Pediatric Dental Assistant - Impactful Care & Growth Path

Kids Dental Brands; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Kids Dental Brands in Gulfport, MS seeks a full-time Dental Assistant for South Mississippi Smiles. You will work chair-side with dentists, take radiographs, prepare and sterilize instruments, and assist with patient care to ensure a positive experience for children and families.

No prior experience is required, but you must have a Dental Assistant certification; X-ray certification is a plus. This on-site position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certifications required: CDA or RDA.
• Dental Assistant certification required to work as a Dental Assistant.
• X-ray certification is a plus.
• Sealant polishing & nitrous certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side work with dentists and patient care.
• Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Take impressions of teeth and perform procedures like extractions and fillings.
• Teach patients oral hygiene and provide post-treatment instructions.
• Obtain medical history and monitor vitals (blood pressure, pulse).
• Help patients feel comfortable during visits and afterward.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CDA or RDA

Dental Assistant certification

X-ray certification

Sealant polishing & Nitrous certification (plus)

Job description

Kids Dental Brands in Gulfport, MS seeks a full-time Dental Assistant for South Mississippi Smiles. You will work chair-side with dentists, take radiographs, prepare and sterilize instruments, and assist with patient care to ensure a positive experience for children and families.

No prior experience is required, but you must have a Dental Assistant certification; X-ray certification is a plus. This on-site position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with strong benefits and growth opportunities.