What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Newtown Smile Dentistry/Newtown Pediatric and Special Needs?
Dental Assistant
Newtown, CT | $25–$30/hr | Full-Time | 4- or 5-Day Workweek
Looking for more than just another dental assisting job? If you enjoy working with people, love learning new technology, and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys coming to work, we'd love to meet you!
At Newtown Smile Dentistry & Newtown Pediatric & Special Needs, we're passionate about creating confident, healthy smiles while making every patient feel welcome and cared for. We're a privately owned, modern dental practice offering cosmetic, restorative, surgical, and implant dentistry—and we're looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to grow with us.
???? Why You'll Love It HereOur mission is to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles while providing exceptional care in a welcoming, supportive environment. Our team of 25-30 dedicated professionals works closely together to ensure every patient receives personalized, high-quality treatment.
????️ Schedule- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Flexible 4- or 5-day workweek
Every day brings something new! You'll:
- Assist doctors chairside during general and surgical procedures
- Help with dental implant procedures
- Take digital impressions and radiographs
- Complete CEREC lab work
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Keep patients comfortable and informed throughout their visit
- Support the clinical team with charting and communication
- Loves helping people and creating a positive patient experience
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Is dependable, organized, and ready to jump in wherever needed
- Has at least 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience (preferred)
- Has ICE and Dental Radiology certifications (preferred)
- Has experience with Dentrix Ascend (a plus!)
- $25–$30/hour (based on experience)
- Paid Time Off (Full-Time)
- 401(k) (Full-Time)
- Dental benefits
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Scrubs provided
- Opportunities to grow your career in a thriving practice
If you're looking for a practice where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your teammates genuinely enjoy working together, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply today and join a team that's changing smiles—and having fun while doing it! ????
Skills:- General Practice
- Pediatric
- CEREC
- Digital X-rays
- Digital Impressions
- Dentrix Ascend
- Dental
- 401k
- PTO
- $25-$30/hour
Salary : $25 - $30