Pays $20-$23/hrPediatrics market median is ~$47k (112 jobs)

Pediatric Dental Assistant

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time pediatric dental assistant role. Monday-Friday schedule. Brentwood, MO.

Join Independence Dental Services LP as a Pediatric Dental Assistant – M-F Schedule in Brentwood, Missouri. Accent Dental St. Louis - 1405 S Hanley Rd Ste 100, Brentwood, MO 63144 Full-time: Monday - Friday We are looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our pediatric dental team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $23/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Independence Dental Services LP in Brentwood, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing pediatric chairside assistance, performing preventive procedures, and maintaining a sterile and organized clinical environment. Additionally, the assistant will manage patient records, educate families on oral hygiene, and provide administrative support as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Dental Assistant certification and an X-ray certification as required by state regulations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric dental careChairside assistanceDental chartingPreventive carePatient communicationSterilizationInfection controlDental practice management softwareOral hygiene educationTreatment documentationAppointment schedulingInterpersonal skills

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Independence Dental Services LP holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 10 active listings.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrics roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Independence Dental Services LP

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees