Certified Dental Assistant

Build a rewarding clinical career as a Certified Dental Assistant with SmileDesign Dental.

Join Our Patient Focused Team:

SmileDesign Dental is seeking a skilled, personable Certified Dental Assistant to bring confidence, energy, and clinical excellence to our in person team in Duluth, Georgia. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant, CDA, Registered Dental Assistant, or Chairside Assistant who wants meaningful hands on work across general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. You will be a valued partner to providers and patients alike, helping create a comfortable, efficient experience while expanding your exposure to advanced procedures and modern dental care.

What You Will Do:

• Provide exceptional chairside assisting and four handed dentistry support, anticipating provider needs and keeping appointments organized, calm, and patient centered.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and patients for general dentistry, restorative procedures, crowns, implants, root canals, and endodontic care.
• Capture quality dental radiographs and impressions while following established clinical, safety, and infection control standards.
• Support patients with clear oral hygiene instruction, fluoride treatments, and compassionate education that helps them feel informed about their care.
• Assist with expanded functions such as temporary crowns, coronal polishing, sealant placement, and other duties within your certification and scope of practice.

What You Bring:

• You hold current Dental Assistant Certification and X ray certification, allowing you to contribute confidently in a fast paced clinical setting.
• You have proven chairside assisting experience and understand how to support efficient, high quality general dentistry appointments.
• You communicate warmly and professionally with patients, teammates, and providers, including patients who may feel anxious about treatment.
• You demonstrate dependable attention to detail in sterilization, operatory readiness, documentation, and patient safety practices.
• You bring a collaborative mindset, strong initiative, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

Preferred Clinical Experience:

• Experience with crowns, temporary crowns, dental implants, root canals, impressions, nitrous oxide, and restorative dentistry will help you make an immediate impact.
• Expanded functions experience, including coronal polishing, sealant placement, fluoride treatments, and oral hygiene instruction, is highly valued.

Compensation:

Earn a competitive hourly rate of $21 to $26 per hour , based on your relevant experience, certifications, and clinical capabilities. This is an in person role based in Duluth, GA 30096.

About SmileDesign Dental:

SmileDesign Dental is a dental practice offering comprehensive dental care services including general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients in the Atlanta, Georgia area. You will enjoy joining a practice where compassionate patient care, teamwork, and professional pride are central to the daily experience. Our team values the important role every clinical professional plays, giving you the opportunity to use your skills, build trusted patient relationships, and contribute to smiles that make a lasting difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SmileDesign Dental is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs.

Apply Today:

If you are a motivated Certified Dental Assistant ready to grow with a supportive Duluth dental team, apply today and bring your chairside expertise to SmileDesign Dental.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $21 - $26 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No