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Warrensburg Pediatric Dental - Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Dental Assistant - Warrensburg Pediatric Dental

Warrensburg Pediatric Dental is excited to announce openings for Dental Assistants at our Warrensburg location. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and enjoyable work culture where teammates support one another in delivering high-quality care in a safe and comfortable environment. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Join Warrensburg Pediatric Dental?

Comprehensive Dental Services: We provide a wide range of dental treatments, including Invisalign, restorative procedures, hygiene services, surgeries, implants, and more.

Modern Technology: Our clinics are equipped with advanced technology, such as intraoral scanners, minimizing the need for traditional impressions.

Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting each other and our patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist dentists during various procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment following safety protocols.
  • Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
  • Expose dental diagnostic X-rays.
  • Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

Perform laboratory tasks, including taking impressions/digital scans and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Qualifications

  • Experience and certifications are recommended but not required; we provide training and mentorship programs.
  • A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for continuous education and professional development.

If you're passionate about dentistry and eager to grow in a supportive and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of the Warrensburg Pediatric Dental family!

Key Skills

SterilizationX-ray exposureDental history recordingOral hygiene instructionDigital scanningImpression takingStudy cast preparationInfection controlClinical assistance

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Assistant median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Missouri149 active5,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri healthcare professional listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,199 in the last 30 days787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

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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 Lumio Dental

Dentists
Jenks, Oklahoma
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan
Dental and vision insurance
Opportunities for continuous education and professional development
Training and mentorship programs

Living in Warrensburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,101/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
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.