Dental Assistant at St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry

Specialty Dental Brands • Ladue, MO

3h

About The Position

St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to support its dentist and clinical team in providing pediatric dental care. The role helps create positive, comfortable experiences for children and their families in a fun, welcoming, child-focused practice. The successful candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position requires willingness and ability to travel between up to four practice locations as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, patient-focused approach to working with children and families.
• Dependable and detail-oriented.
• Ability and willingness to travel between up to four practice locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or knowledge in a dental or medical setting.
• Active dental assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures and exams.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Take and process dental X-rays in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization, and OSHA compliance.
• Support the clinical team with daily patient care and office operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Travel between up to four practice locations as needed to support team and patient needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Professional growth and long-term career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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