Pediatric Dental Assistant: Growth & Patient Care

Dental Associates; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dental Associates of Connecticut Kids - Danbury is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a family‑oriented practice. You will greet and seat patients, assist the doctor, and manage chairside duties with four‑handed dentistry while maintaining clean, prepared operatory spaces.

Responsibilities include taking x‑rays, entering treatment plans, and ensuring instruments and trays are ready. Strong customer service and reliability are essential to support a welcoming patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Superior customer service skills expected.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the team.
• Desire to join a family‑oriented practice and support the mission.
• Ability to commute reliably to Danbury, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients.
• Act as liaison between patient and doctor.
• Set up trays as indicated by charts.
• Review schedules and anticipate doctor’s needs.
• Assist chairside using four‑handed dentistry.
• Enter treatment plans into the system.
• Take x‑rays as needed.
• Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient.
• Take alginates, pour and trim models.
• Package and sterilize instruments.
• Keep operatory fully stocked.
• Liaise between patient and doctor.

Skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Team spirit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

X-Ray Certification

ICE Certification

Job description

Dental Associates of Connecticut Kids - Danbury is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a family‑oriented practice. You will greet and seat patients, assist the doctor, and manage chairside duties with four‑handed dentistry while maintaining clean, prepared operatory spaces.

Responsibilities include taking x‑rays, entering treatment plans, and ensuring instruments and trays are ready. Strong customer service and reliability are essential to support a welcoming patient experience.