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Ideal Dental
Dallas, Texas

Part-Time Pediatric Dental Assistant

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Job Description

At Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth.

As a Pediatric Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a vital role in supporting both our patients and clinical team throughout the pediatric treatment process. You’ll be equipped with the training, tools, and resources to grow your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Every day, you’ll help create confident smiles and contribute to the long-term oral health of the community.

What You'll Do

Create a welcoming environment for patients, helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout their pediatric journey.

Support patients through complex pediatric procedures, helping them feel informed, calm, and confident throughout their treatment experience.

Work alongside the Pediatric Dentist to ensure precision, efficiency, and a smooth clinical experience tailored to each patient’s needs.

  • Educate patients on post-treatment care and recovery to promote healing and long-term oral health.
  • Coordinate care and follow-ups, ensuring patients receive timely treatment and clear communication throughout their visit.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records to support clinical decision-making and continuity of care.

Foster a collaborative team environment by staying proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality specialty care.

Contribute to the success of the pediatric practice by helping manage clinical readiness, patient flow, and operational support.

Responsibilities

Greeting guests with a smile.

Assisting Pediatric Dentist with Procedures

  • Sterilizing instruments and setting up trays, preparing treatment rooms.
  • Assisting with conscious and iv sedation.
  • Performing X-rays.
  • Charting existing and recommended treatments.
  • Performing other duties as required to support the office and team.
  • What do you need to have to be a part of our team?
  • Active Registered Dental Assistant License

Current CPR Certification

  • Coronal Polishing certification (not required but a plus!)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant in a Pediatric dental practice.
  • Must be willing to travel within assigned areas

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Ideal Dental, we’re committed to helping you grow professionally, providing you with opportunities to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a lasting impact on your patients. If you’re passionate about dental care, thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and compassion, this is the place for you.

Monthly Bonus Potential

  • Medical insurance.
  • Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401K.
  • Employee scholarship program.

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Registered Dental Assistant license and current CPR certification. A minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric dental practice is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric dental assistancePatient careSterilizationTray setupConscious sedationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical supportRecord keepingTeam collaboration

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ideal Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 34 active listings.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ideal Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly Bonus Potential
Medical Insurance
Discounted Dental Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K
Employee Scholarship Program