Traveling Dental Assistant

PopUp Smiles; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PopUp Smiles is seeking Dental Assistants for nationwide travel, offering both full-time salaried and part-time flexible positions across the United States. You’ll support mobile dental clinics, travel to scheduled assignments, and work with experienced dental professionals in dynamic clinical environments.

Join a growing company delivering dental care directly to workplaces and communities, with opportunities to see different cities while making a real impact on patients’ smiles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical dental setting.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment areas, instruments, and materials.
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state requirements.
• Follow sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Support patient comfort and education.
• Assist with clinical setup, breakdown, and organization.
• Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and operations team to keep patient care running smoothly.

Skills

Previous dental assisting experience

CPR/BLS certification

Strong communication and patient care

Job description

National Traveling Dental Assistant | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Love Dentistry? Love to Travel? Why Not Do Both?

What if your dental assisting career could take you across the country while making a real difference in people's lives?

At PopUp Smiles, we're taking dentistry beyond the traditional dental office, and we're looking for Dental Assistants who are ready to come along for the ride!

Whether you're looking for a full-time traveling career or flexible assignments that fit your lifestyle, we have opportunities for you.

Airfare, hotel accommodations, and meals are covered by PopUp Smiles for approved work-related travel.

Who We Are

PopUp Smiles is a nationwide mobile dental care company bringing comprehensive dental services directly to workplaces and communities.

Our fully equipped mobile dental clinics allow our teams to provide quality care in a unique, fast-paced environment while making dentistry more convenient and accessible.

We're growing our nationwide team and looking for people who enjoy new experiences, work well with others, and take pride in making patients smile.

Two Ways to Join Our Team

Full-Time National Traveling Dental Assistant

Ready to make travel part of your career?

• Salaried position with employee benefits


• Nationwide travel to scheduled assignments


• Work alongside experienced dental professionals


• Experience different cities and clinical environments


• Build a long-term career with a growing company

Part-Time / Flexible Traveling Dental Assistant

Love your current schedule but interested in something different?

• Hourly compensation


• Accept available assignments based on your availability


• Opportunities to travel throughout the United States


• Great for supplemental income or occasional travel


• Part-time assignments do not include employee benefits

What You'll Be Doing

As a Traveling Dental Assistant, you'll help our Dental Days run smoothly while providing an excellent patient experience.

• Assist dentists during examinations and dental procedures


• Prepare treatment areas, instruments, and materials


• Take dental radiographs as permitted by applicable state requirements


• Follow sterilization and infection control protocols


• Support patient comfort and education


• Assist with clinical setup, breakdown, and organization


• Work closely with dentists, hygienists, and operations team members to keep patient care running efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Previous dental assisting experience in a clinical setting


• Current CPR/BLS certification


• Familiarity with dental instruments, procedures, and infection control


• Strong communication and patient care skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment


• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide


• A positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed

Experience assisting with restorative procedures, extractions, and same-day crowns is a plus.

Why PopUp Smiles?

Because your career should be more than the same four walls every day.

You'll have the opportunity to explore new places, meet incredible people, gain experience working with different dental professionals, and help bring essential dental services to patients across the country.

If you enjoy variety, embrace new challenges, and want to be part of a growing company doing something different in dentistry, we'd love to meet you.

Work Location & Travel

Nationwide Travel | Recruiting Across the United States

We are currently welcoming applicants from Texas, Nebraska, Florida, California, New York, and other states nationwide.

This is a hands-on traveling position. Team members must be available to travel to assigned Dental Day locations throughout the United States.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

We're looking for Dental Assistants who are excited to grow with us!