Pediatric Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$30/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
$500 Signing Bonus
Full-time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a. m.–5:30 p. m.
Help little smiles grow—with a team that values yours.
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates’ smiles as much as our patients’ smiles. We’re looking for a caring, dependable Pediatric Dental Assistant to travel with our pediatric team across three offices.
In this role, you’ll work alongside the team to help children feel comfortable, build trust with families, and deliver exceptional dental care. If you enjoy working with kids, collaborating with teammates, and bringing a calm, encouraging presence to each appointment, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Travel with the pediatric dental team to three offices according to the team’s schedule.
- Assist with pediatric dental procedures and help appointments run smoothly.
- Create a welcoming, positive experience for children, including patients who may feel anxious about dental care.
- Help parents and caregivers understand home-care instructions and reinforce healthy oral hygiene habits.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; complete sterilization and infection-control procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate with office teams to support continuity of care.
Requirements
- EFDA - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate / licensure
- A valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS certificate.
- A patient, reassuring approach with children and strong communication skills with families.
- Flexibility and dependability to support a schedule across three offices.
Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay
- Relevant dental assisting experience, particularly in pediatrics.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation.
Pay Range
- $30+ per hour, depending on experience
Benefits
Full-time Employees Are Eligible For
- Medical and pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and their families.
- Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
- Six paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.
- 80 hours of PTO annually for hourly employees.
- A 401(k) plan with company match.
- In-house continuing education and funding for outside continuing education.
- Benefits that support childcare needs.
- Wellness programs.
- Referral bonuses of $600–$2,500, depending on the role.
Join Gentle Dental and help make dental visits a positive experience for children and families in your community.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dental Assistant will travel between three offices to assist with dental procedures and ensure appointments run smoothly. They are responsible for maintaining patient records, sterilizing instruments, and creating a welcoming environment for children.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k | Dental Assistant median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)93 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Assistant listings in Oregon | 108 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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