Dental Assistant - Torrance

Dental Assistant (DA) Children's Happy Teeth & Happy Braces is looking for a skilled and friendly Dental Assistant who shares our passion for creating positive experiences for patients and their families. Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: A salary that reflects your skills and experience with performance-based bonuses. Benefits: Paid vacations, 401K, and medical/dental/vision coverage. Room to Grow: Training, mentorship, and real career advancement opportunities. Make a Difference: Help improve young patients’ smiles and create memorable visits. Supportive Team Environment: A collaborative and supportive team focused on delivering the best care. About the Role : As a Dental Assistant, you will work directly with dentists and patients to assist with dental procedures and ensure a smooth, efficient workflow in the office. You will play a critical role in helping patients achieve their best smile by providing excellent patient care and supporting office operations. Responsibilities Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, building trust with young patients and their families for a stress‑free visit. Educate children and their parents on proper oral care and the importance of regular dental checkups. Take X‑rays and complete coronal polishing. Accurately maintain patient records, ensuring thorough charting and documentation. Keep the clinical area well‑organized, strictly following infection‑control protocols, including regular sterilization of instruments. Prepare treatment rooms prior to patient arrival by ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are ready and available. What We're Looking For Current Dental Assistant (DA) Certification: Radiation/CPR/Infection Control. Availability to work on weekends. Positive and friendly attitude. Skills Excellent attention to detail. Team player. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr