Dental Assistant

Dental Office•Bel Air, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners is seeking a Dental Assistant to join its team in Bel Air, Maryland. The practice uses state-of-the-art technology and provides clinical team members with support and tools to do their work. The Dental Assistant will work chairside with a doctor and alongside the front office team. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with varying hours and no weekends. Compensation is $18–$27 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

X-ray certification is required.
Strong chairside presence and genuine care for patients.
Detail-oriented and calm under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Prior dental assisting experience is preferred; the practice will train the right person.
Dentrix familiarity is a bonus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor chairside through a full range of procedures.
Prepare treatment rooms and manage sterilization protocols.
Take and process digital X-rays.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Educate patients throughout their visit with warmth and clarity.

Benefits

Medical insurance with three plan options starting at $19.67 per paycheck; full preventive care is covered.
Preventive dental care covered at 100%.
Vision coverage includes exams, lenses, frames, and contacts.
Free continuing education courses provided by affiliated vendors.
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Employer-provided life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Fitness discounts.
Scrub and footwear discounts.
Oral health product perks.
Travel discounts.