Dental Assistant l

SMILE STARTERS DENTAL • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

Smile Starters provides compassionate, comprehensive dental care to children and young adults ages 1 through 20, with a mission to educate and guide patients toward lifelong oral health. The Dental Assistant I works in a team setting with dental professionals focused on patient care, teamwork, and creating a positive, welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Current CPR Certification.
• Sterilization and Infection Control Certification.
• Dental Office Emergencies Certification.
• Radiology Certification.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Able to thrive in a busy, team-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as N2O administration.
• Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort and reassurance.
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Assist dentists chairside using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Complete lab-related tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage accurate records.
• Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability.
• Retirement plan options.
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed