Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Pediatric Dental Assistant – Join Our Amazing Team! Children's Dental Specialty Group | Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Job Type: Full-time | 4–5 days per week
Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience

Love working with kids? Have a great personality and a passion for making people smile? We'd love to meet you!

Children's Dental Specialty Group is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and compassionate Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team!

We're an established, award-winning pediatric dental practice in Scottsdale dedicated to creating exceptional dental experiences for children and their families.

We're looking for more than great clinical skills. We want someone who brings positive energy, takes initiative, enjoys working with children, and believes that being a great teammate is just as important as being a great dental assistant.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Full-time position, 4–5 days per week

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Friendly, supportive, team-oriented work environment

• An established practice committed to providing exceptional pediatric dental care

What You'll Do

• Create a fun, welcoming, and comfortable experience for children and their families

• Assist the dentist during examinations, restorative treatments, and other pediatric procedures

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials efficiently

• Take dental radiographs and perform coronal polishing when appropriately certified

• Maintain excellent sterilization and infection control standards

• Educate children and parents about oral hygiene and preventive care

• Anticipate the needs of the dentist to help appointments run smoothly and efficiently

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, parents, and teammates

• Support your fellow team members and willingly jump in wherever help is needed

Who We're Looking For

• Previous dental assisting experience required; pediatric experience strongly preferred

• A genuine love for working with children

• A warm, friendly, outgoing personality

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Dependable, punctual, and professional

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Organized, efficient, and comfortable working in a busy practice

• Someone who takes initiative and can anticipate what needs to be done

• A team player who is willing to help others without being asked

• Someone who is coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Arizona dental radiography certification

• Arizona coronal polishing certification

• Experience assisting with pediatric restorative procedures

• Familiarity with dental practice management software

• Formal dental assisting education or training

You'll Be a Great Fit If…

• You love making children smile and helping nervous patients feel at ease.

• You see something that needs to be done and take initiative.

• You believe that great teamwork makes everyone's day better.

• You stay calm, positive, and professional, even during busy days.

• You take pride in your work and care about creating an exceptional experience for every family.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced dental assistant who loves children, brings positive energy to work, and enjoys being part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and tell us a little about yourself and why you'd be a great addition to Children's Dental Specialty Group.

We look forward to meeting you!