Pediatric Dental Assistant - Growth, Mentorship, Tech

SALT Dental Partners; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Mentorship and career growth

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Supportive work environment

Job summary

SALT Dental Partners in Virginia Beach is seeking a pediatric dental assistant to join our caring team. You will support clinicians with radiographs, impressions, and chair-side care, while ensuring a comfortable, informative patient experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of pediatric dental assisting experience, CPR/BCLS certification, and a CODA-accredited program is preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Six months or more of pediatric dental assistant experience.
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• CODA-accredited program preferred.
• Strong communication and confidentiality.
• Ability to chart, schedule, and manage patient records with software.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage pediatric patients with warmth.
• Ensure patients and caregivers are informed about treatment.
• Take and process radiographs, impressions, intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize treatment area.
• Provide chair-side assistance to providers.
• Document dental care services in patient records.
• Maintain a clean, patient-centric workspace.

Skills

CPR/BCLS certification

Six months pediatric dental experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Job description

SALT Dental Partners in Virginia Beach is seeking a pediatric dental assistant to join our caring team. You will support clinicians with radiographs, impressions, and chair-side care, while ensuring a comfortable, informative patient experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of pediatric dental assisting experience, CPR/BCLS certification, and a CODA-accredited program is preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced, patient-centered