Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25/hr+

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work in a fun and positive environment, shape your patient’s dental experience, all while being able to grow in your dental career! Ortho Opportunities as well! Please note that a Dental License and/or experience in the dental field is preferred but NOT required!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, short term/long term disability, 401k Safe Harbor, PTO, Holiday, & Sick Time.

Full-Time Hours -

Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is growing! We are looking to hire a passionate, driven, and caring Pediatric Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field. This is a Full-Time position with competitive pay and great benefits!

Who We Are

At Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our goal is to provide patients with the expert, quality care they want in the comfortable, personal environment they deserve. The atmosphere in our Burlington, South Burlington, Essex Junction, and Shelburne offices is professional, yet relaxed and welcoming.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
  • Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
  • Reliable and dedicated to making a positive impact in the pediatric dentistry field.
  • Wants to work with a caring and supportive team.
  • Must register with the Office of Professional Regulations within 30 days of hire; current CPR Certification; obtain X-ray certification after 6 months of employment; High school diploma.

Responsibilities

  • Sets up and prepares for procedures, laying out appropriate materials; taking & developing x-rays as needed; reviews and completes patient charts; enters charges on the QSI system.
  • Assesses dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and charge entries.
  • Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned either with the dentist or at the direction of the dentist, using established dental procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, including x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, taking impressions, pouring models, and related procedures.
  • Documents dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow-up on results.
  • Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
  • Greets and seats patient, establishing rapport and putting the patient at ease. Dismisses patient following treatment.
  • Provides exceptional customer service for external and internal customers including our patients and families, business associates, Timberlane staff, etc. Demonstrates integrity, compassion, and respect when working with patients, families and staff members.
  • Upholds Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics values and standards of conduct.
  • Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients, families, staff and Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics proprietary business and financial information.
  • Meets Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook including timely arrival to the office and meeting appropriate attendance expectations.
  • Follows all regulatory guidelines and procedures relevant to her/his responsibilities (e. g. HIPAA, OSHA).
  • Maintains a professional appearance that is appropriate for her/his position and work environment.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries ($25hr+DOE), and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome!

Timberlane Participates in E-verify

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to register with the Office of Professional Regulations within 30 days of hire. Current CPR certification is required, and the ability to obtain X-ray certification within six months is necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental assistingX-ray proceduresSealant applicationFluoride applicationHIPAA complianceOSHA compliance

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Dentist market look like in Vermont?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$52kDentist median $48k (middle half $44k–$55k)187 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$53k in purchasing powerVermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Vermont17 active5,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,189 in the last 30 days806 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dentist pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401k Safe Harbor
PTO
Holiday Pay

Living in South Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,497/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.