Licensed Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) – Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Kidds | Blaine & Coon Rapids, MN | Full-Time

Love kids? Love good vibes? Want a job where your work actually makes a difference every day?

We’re looking for a fun, caring, and energetic Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) — or someone graduating and eligible for licensure within the next 3 months — to join our amazing pediatric dental team!

At Dental Kidds, we’re all about creating positive dental experiences that help kids feel brave, confident, and excited to come back. From cheering on nervous first-timers to celebrating cavity-free checkups with happy dances and high-fives, no two days are the same.

Our Blaine and Coon Rapids offices are bright, upbeat, and kid-centered spaces where teamwork, laughter, and compassion are part of the daily routine. We’re looking for someone who brings positive energy, loves working with children, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where smiles matter.

What You’ll Love About Dental Kidds

• Supportive, upbeat team culture
• Meaningful work with kids and families
• Fun, fast-paced days that fly by
• A team that celebrates wins—big and small
• Opportunities to grow and learn

Schedule

Monday–Thursday:

• 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• 7:00/7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday:

• 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

One Saturday per month:

• 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

If you’re ready to bring smiles, kindness, and great energy to a team that truly loves what they do, we’d love to meet you!

$21 - $33 hourly

• Prepare and organize sterilized instruments, supplies, and materials for dental procedures
• Chairside assist dentists and hygienists during examinations and treatments
• Perform pediatric prophylaxis (Pedo Prophies)
• Float assist across rooms as needed
• Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and postoperative care
• Record vital signs, update medical histories, and maintain accurate patient records
• Sterilize and disinfect equipment and maintain infection control standards
• Schedule follow-up appointments and provide clear treatment explanations to patients

• Current Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) certification in Minnesota (or eligible soon)
• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program (CODA)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience using dental software and digital radiography
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• A warm, team-first attitude and a commitment to patient comfort and care

Philosophy

We provide the highest standard of personalized patient care while having fun, creating an inviting atmosphere, and building a lifetime of confidence and healthy dental habits. We treat each child as if they were our own.

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Office locations:

• Blaine, MN
• Coon Rapids, MN
• Hudson, WI
• New Richmond, WI