What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dental Assistant position at Oak Landing Pediatric Dentistry?
If you love working with kids and want to help them feel proud of their smiles, you will fit right in here. At Oak Landing Pediatric Dentistry, our goal is simple: make dental visits fun, gentle, and positive for every child who walks through our door. Our office is a family owned business that prides itself on quality- not quantity. We are looking for a certified Dental Assistant who brings genuine warmth, patience, and positive energy to our team.
What You’ll Do
- Perform coronal polishing, apply topical fluorides, and place sealants.
- Assist chairside during restorative and preventive visits with a calm, reassuring touch.
- Take digital X-rays and assist with intraoral scanning for appliances, crowns, etc.
- Assist with laser assisted infant frenectomy procedures using state of the art technology of CO2 lasers.
- Cheer on our young patients and teach them great brushing habits for their life!
What We’re Looking For
- Certifications: Active South Carolina credentials for Coronal Polishing and Dental Radiation Safety (EDDA preferred)- or at least 2 years of chairside clinical experience.
- Kid-First Attitude: Endless patience, natural warmth, and a real knack for connecting with toddlers, teens, and anxious kiddos.
- Experience: Chairside assisting experience (pediatric experience is fantastic, but if you have a general assisting background and a heart for kids, let's talk).
- Skills: BLS/CPR certified, comfortable with digital tech (Open Dental experience is a plus).
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay matching your experience
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Scrubs provided
- Continuing education support
- Great daytime hours—no late evenings or weekends( 8-4:30pm with a dedicted lunch hour!)
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with working in a pediatric dental settings?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26