Dental Assistant Training Program (No Experience Required)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Dental Assistant Training Program (No Experience Required)

Clinical Juneau, Alaska

Start a healthcare career. Help kids smile. Join Team Tooth Fairy.

Juneau Pediatric Dentistry is excited to offer openings in ourFormal Dental Assistant Training Program.

This program is designed for motivated individuals who want to begin a career in healthcare.No dental experience is required.We provide comprehensive in-house training to teach the skills necessary to become a fully trained dental assistant.

This opportunity is perfect for recent graduates or individuals interested in gaining valuable healthcare experience while exploring future careers in dentistry.

Our practice provides specialized pediatric dental care for infants, children, teens, and patients with special healthcare needs throughout Southeast Alaska. Our team is passionate about helping children build healthy smiles and positive dental experiences.

What You Will Learn

Participants in the program receive hands-on training in:

Dental assisting during exams and procedures
Patient education and communication
Restorative and surgical assisting
Orthodontic assisting and Invisalign care
Working with children and patients with special healthcare needs
Infection control and sterilization protocols
Radiographs and intraoral scanning
Clinical workflow and dental office operations

Team members are trained and prepared forAlaska state certification and national dental assisting certification.

Many assistants who start their careers with us go on to pursuedental hygiene school, university programs, or careers in dentistry.

Since 2015, more than a dozen assistants from our office have continued on to higher education.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Comfortable working with children
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Strong work ethic and reliability
BLS / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Applicants must includea letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, coach, or previous employer.

Office Culture

We are proud of ourTeam Tooth Fairy culture, where teamwork, kindness, and professionalism create a fun and supportive workplace.

Our team occasionally participates in fun educational content and social media videos. If you want to see what our office is like, check outTeam Tooth Fairy on TikTok.

How to Apply

Please stop by our office and fill out an application, submit it along with your resume and your letter of reference.

We look forward to meeting motivated individuals who want to grow with our team.