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Charlotte, North Carolina

Dental Assistant II- SouthPark Pediatric Dentistry

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Job Description

  • Dental Assistant II – Pediatrics
  • Location: SouthPark Pediatric Dentistry
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Pay: Compensation based on experience
  • Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday

Who We Are

At SouthPark Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to earning your trust through compassionate care, thoughtful innovation, and leaders who serve with integrity. Our vision is to be the most trusted pediatric dental and orthodontic group in the Carolinas—known for exceptional experiences, empowered teams, and lasting impact. We bring this to life through our core values: Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. Collaboration.

Why Choose Us?

Join our growing, multi-location pediatric dental practice serving communities across Charlotte, Gaston, and Fort Mill. We are passionate about creating positive, memorable dental experiences for children and their families while fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment for our employees.

As a Dental Assistant II, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care while helping create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for our young patients. This role may require flexibility to support multiple locations as needed.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist pediatric dentists chairside during procedures, ensuring seamless patient care
  • Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments and equipment
  • Create a welcoming and comforting experience for children
  • Capture dental X-rays in compliance with safety guidelines
  • Educate parents and caregivers on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with front-office support as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • CDA or EFDA certification
  • Coronal Polishing & Nitrous Oxide certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience
  • Strong understanding of dental anatomy, HIPAA compliance, and infection control
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Familiarity with Curve dental software preferred
  • Bilingual skills are a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Travel stipend
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s oral health and want to be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, excellence, and collaboration, we invite you to apply today. Help us create brighter smiles and lasting impact—one patient at a time.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant II will provide chairside support to pediatric dentists during procedures and ensure the sterilization and organization of dental equipment. Additionally, the role involves capturing X-rays, educating families on oral hygiene, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CDA or EFDA certification and possess at least 2 years of dental assisting experience. Proficiency in dental anatomy, HIPAA compliance, and infection control is required, with pediatric experience and familiarity with Curve software preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Chairside assistancePatient educationRecord keepingNitrous oxide administration

Pediatrics Career Context

Piedmont Dental Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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#1

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Kids Teeth – Dr. Mike and Dr. Will · Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

$26-$30/hr
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$25-$30/hr
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$17-$25/hr
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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

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Piedmont Dental Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Health Savings Account
Paid time off
Life insurance
Travel stipend
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement