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Dental Assistant (EDDA Preferred)

Thorson Dentistry for Kids
Destrehan, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

We’re Hiring: Dental Assistant

Thorson Dentistry for Kids is growing our team!

We are looking for a dependable, energetic, and compassionate Dental Assistant who enjoys working with children and wants to be part of a fast-paced pediatric dental practice.

At TDFK, our team works together to create a positive experience for every child and family who walks through our doors. We are looking for someone who understands that being a great dental assistant is about more than clinical skills — it’s about teamwork, reliability, communication, and showing up ready to help wherever you are needed.

What we’re looking for:

  • A positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Dependable and consistent attendance
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Compassionate and patient with children
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Dental assisting experience preferred
  • Pediatric dental experience and/or EDDA certification
  • Must have at least ONE year dental assistant experience
  • Chair side experience required

Thorson Dentistry for Kids
Serving families from our Metairie and Destrehan locations

If you are looking for a dental office where you can become an important part of a team, build relationships with families, and help make dental visits a great experience for kids, we would love to hear from you!

We need the commitment of reliablity. It is imperative that you be able to commit to our working hours of 830-5ish. Friday 830-2ish

Interested? Send us your resume at brittany@thorsondentistryforkids.com
Or send us a private message for more information.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work in both Destrehan and Metairie, LA as necessary?
  • Are you EDDA certified?

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Destrehan, LA 70047 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $26

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