Pediatric Dental Assistant - Training-Ready & Impactful

OrthoDent; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoDent in Bee Cave, Texas, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. You will assist dentists chairside, take radiographs, manage sterilization, and guide patients through procedures with care.

Experience is helpful, but new graduates can be trained. The role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate record-keeping using dental software and HRIS. Some travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience is a plus but training can be provided for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.
• Ability to assist dentists chairside and handle radiographs.
• Maintain infection control procedures and OSHA standards.
• Record medical history, vitals and keep accurate patient records.
• Operate dental software and HRIS; manage basic clerical tasks.
• Communicate with patients to provide comfort and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Fully assists Dentist in chairside procedures and patient care.
• Take and develop dental radiographs and impressions as needed.
• Prepare operatory, sterilize instruments and manage supplies.
• Provide post-treatment instructions and reinforce oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient comfort and assist with scheduling and documentation.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient instruction

Dental software

Timekeeping

OSHA safety

Continuing education

Patient comfort

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

OrthoDent in Bee Cave, Texas, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. You will assist dentists chairside, take radiographs, manage sterilization, and guide patients through procedures with care.

Experience is helpful, but new graduates can be trained. The role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate record-keeping using dental software and HRIS. Some travel for training may be required.