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

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

$26–$30/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Mount Pleasant, SC

What if your next dental office finally felt like home?

Not just people working in the same building...

But a team that celebrates wins, supports each other on the hard days, invests in your growth, and genuinely enjoys caring for children.

That's the culture we've spent more than 45 years building at Kids Teeth.

If you're looking for more than your next job—we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love It Here

Award-winning, locally owned pediatric practice

Supportive, team-first culture

Opportunities to learn and grow

Every other Friday off & no weekends

Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

What We Offer

  • $26–$30/hour
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
  • 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Continuing Education
  • Free Uniforms
  • Employee Discounts

What You'll Do

  • Assist the doctor during pediatric procedures
  • Help children feel safe, comfortable, and confident
  • Take digital x-rays and prepare treatment rooms
  • Educate parents on home care and next steps
  • Support your teammates and keep the day running smoothly

What You Bring

  • CDA or RDA certification
  • Nitrous certification (or eligible)
  • 2+ years of dental assisting experience (pediatric preferred)
  • Positive attitude and strong communication skills
  • A genuine love for working with children and families

Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (every other Friday off!)

Two Tuesday evenings/month (1:00–7:00 PM during the school year)

No weekends

Ready to Join the Kids Teeth Family?

At Kids Teeth, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients.

If you're looking for a place where you'll feel supported, appreciated, and excited to come to work—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and come grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

Assist the doctor during pediatric dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms for patient care. Educate parents on home care instructions and ensure a smooth, comfortable experience for children.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CDA or RDA certification and possess at least 2 years of dental assisting experience. Nitrous certification is required or must be obtainable, along with a genuine passion for working with children.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric dentistryTreatment room preparationParent educationNitrous oxide administration

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Kids Teeth – Dr. Mike and Dr. Will compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$54k–$62kDental Assistant median $48k (middle half $44k–$54k)193 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in South Carolina9 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental assistant listings in South Carolina138 active5,970 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 1% offer loan repayment138 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,174 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. South Carolina figures use all dental assistants: too few South Carolina Pediatrics postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant at Kids Teeth – Dr. Mike and Dr. Will a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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<$50k
2
$50k-60k
1
$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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$26-$30/hr
#2

Dental Assistant (Orthodontics/Pediatrics)

Smilist · Amherst, New York

$24-$28/hr
#3

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$23-$26/hr
#4

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Assistant listings

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Kids Teeth – Dr. Mike and Dr. Will

Dentists
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Continuing Education
Free Uniforms

Living in Mount Pleasant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$730k
Typical market rent
$2,441/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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