Pediatric Office Dental Assistant

Smile More Brands LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Monthly performance bonus

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Referral program

A fun, supportive, and mission-driven

Job summary

Smile More Brands LLC is seeking a Pediatric Office Dental Assistant to join Pediatric Dental Care. We love our patients and our team, and our mission is to create WOW experiences for every child and family. We value enthusiastic, happy dental assistants who are committed to compassionate care.

Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred. Coronal polishing certification is a plus, and travel to other local offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization practices.
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to perform non-surgical regulated tasks (coronal polishing is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the dental office with warmth and positivity
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups while ensuring their comfort
• Set up instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures
• Sterilize instruments according to safety and hygiene regulations
• Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry techniques
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the treatment rooms clean and well-stocked
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Team player

Sterilization practices

Dental instruments

Health and safety

Coronal polishing

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Job description

Pediatric Office Dental Assistant
Job Description

At Pediatric Dental Care, we love our patients and our team. Our mission is to create WOW experiences for everyone—whether it's a child seeing the dentist for the first time or a team member growing their career with us. If you’re passionate about creating joyful, positive experiences in pediatric dentistry, we’d love to meet you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and happy dental assistants who are committed to serving our child patients and their families with care and excellence. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred. Excellent customer service is a must for this position.

Dental assistants should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate. Previous experience is recommended. Coronal polishing and sealant certification are a plus.

Please note: This position may require occasional travel to our other office local locations and flexibility to work different hours based on staffing needs.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and families to the dental office with warmth and positivity

Prepare patients for treatments or checkups while ensuring their comfort

Set up instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures

Sterilize instruments according to safety and hygiene regulations

Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry techniques

Perform lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the treatment rooms clean and well-stocked

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience as a dental assistant

Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization practices

Understanding of health and safety guidelines

Ability to perform non-surgical regulated tasks (coronal polishing is a plus)

Strong communication and customer service abilities

Reliable, organized, and detail-focused

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay

Monthly performance bonus

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Referral program

A fun, supportive, and mission-driven workplace

If you’re ready to help create smiles and be part of an amazing team that values people first.