Dental Assistant at Burg Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dental AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Burg Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric dental care in a fun, welcoming, and family-focused environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented, with a passion for helping children and families feel comfortable and confident throughout their dental experience.

Website: Burg Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

What You'll Do

As a Dental Assistant, you will support the dentist and clinical team in providing high-quality pediatric dental care while helping create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient. You will assist with clinical procedures, prepare treatment areas, and help maintain an efficient and organized clinical environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Assist the dentist during pediatric dental examinations and procedures
  • Prepare patients for treatment and help children feel comfortable and at ease
  • Prepare and set up treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
  • Assist chairside during dental procedures
  • Take dental X-rays as permitted by applicable state regulations and certification requirements
  • Assist with charting, patient records, and clinical documentation
  • Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment care as directed by the dentist
  • Maintain sterilization, infection control, and OSHA standards
  • Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment areas
  • Monitor and maintain dental instruments and equipment
  • Support the clinical team with daily patient flow and office operations
  • Assist with other clinical or administrative duties as needed
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous dental assisting experience preferred
  • Pediatric dental experience is a plus
  • Active dental assisting certification or registration as required by applicable state regulations
  • Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, procedures, and safety protocols
  • Experience taking dental X-rays preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Experience working with children and families is preferred

What Makes You Successful

You are dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented, with a genuine passion for working with children and families. You are comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and understand the importance of creating a positive, comfortable, and supportive experience for young patients. You communicate effectively with patients, parents, and team members, follow clinical and safety standards, and work collaboratively to support the needs of the practice.

Why Join Us?

  • Join an established pediatric dentistry and orthodontic practice serving children, teens, and families
  • Work in a fun, welcoming, and family-focused environment
  • Be part of a collaborative clinical team committed to exceptional patient care
  • Help create positive and comfortable dental experiences for pediatric patients
  • Work alongside experienced dental and orthodontic professionals
  • Opportunities for continued learning, cross-training, and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will support the clinical team by preparing treatment areas, assisting with pediatric dental procedures, and maintaining sterilization standards. They will also focus on patient comfort, clinical documentation, and educating families on oral hygiene.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have dental assisting experience and relevant state certifications, with a preference for pediatric dental experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment are essential.

Key Skills

Patient educationTreatment room preparationChairside assistance

Pediatric Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Dentist market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Utah77 active5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Dentist pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

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About Specialty Dental Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off

Living in Sandy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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