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Richmond, Kentucky

Dental Assistant - Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry

DentalFull-Time

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Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Our Fun and Friendly Team at Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry!

Are you a dental assistant with a passion for working with children and a knack for making dental visits fun? Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry of Richmond, KY is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our vibrant team!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Engaging Work Environment: We create a positive atmosphere with games, seasonal contests, holiday costumes, and themed office decorations.

Team Spirit: Regular team-building activities to foster a strong sense of camaraderie.

Flexible Schedule

  • Monday/Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday/Thursday: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Occasional Friday: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Competitive Pay: Based on experience, skills, and certifications!

Fantastic Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • A Day In the Life Of

Your Daily Duties

  • Chairside assisting
  • Room setup and sterilization
  • Taking X-rays
  • Charting and clinical notes
  • Providing oral hygiene instructions
  • Educating patients and parents
  • What You'll Bring To The Table

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Strong communication skills
  • Proven experience in a dental office
  • Certificates for CPR, X-ray, and Coronal Polishing (Required)
  • Expanded Duties Dental Assistants (EDDAs) are encouraged to apply!

If you’re ready to join a team that values fun, teamwork, and excellent patient care, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of the Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry family!

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the dentist chairside, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize equipment, take X-rays, and maintain charts and clinical notes. Provide oral hygiene instructions and educate pediatric patients and their parents.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven experience in a dental office and strong communication skills. CPR, X-ray, and coronal polishing certificates are required; Expanded Duties Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationOral Hygiene InstructionPatient EducationParent EducationPediatric Dental Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry at Talent For Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 320 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pediatrics Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

3
<$55k
3
$62k
1
$70k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

CHAS Health · Spokane, Washington

$23.75-$33.86/hr
#2

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

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

$26-$30/hr
#3

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

$26-$30/hr
#4

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

$25-$30/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,145/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Talent For Dental

Medical Practices
Lexington, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
401k Matching
Flexible Schedule
Team-building activities
Engaging work environment