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Saratoga Springs, Utah

Dental Assistant at Smart Pediatric Dentistry

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Job Description

Dental Assistant — Help Little Smiles Shine!

Smart Pediatric Dentistry | Saratoga Springs, UT

A little encouragement. A big high-five. A smile that says, “I did it!”

At Smart Pediatric Dentistry, those moments make our days special. We’re looking for a caring, dependable Dental Assistant who enjoys working with children and wants to help make dental visits feel comfortable, positive, and fun!

Our Saratoga Springs practice is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric dental care in a friendly, relaxed environment. As part of Specialty Dental Brands (SDB), we’re connected by a shared commitment to supporting our practices, providers, patients, and team members.

If you bring kindness, teamwork, and a passion for helping others, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

You’ll help our dentists deliver excellent care while making sure our little patients feel supported every step of the way.

Welcome children and families, prepare patients for treatment, and offer reassurance to help them feel comfortable.

  • Assist the dentist chairside during examinations and dental procedures.
  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials so each visit runs smoothly.
  • Follow infection control standards, including sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and maintaining clean, organized operatories.
  • Take and process dental X-rays as directed, following applicable safety and certification requirements.
  • Accurately record medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information.
  • Help children and caregivers understand oral hygiene habits and provide post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
  • Support the dental team during medical or dental emergencies when needed.
  • Take preliminary impressions and assist with temporary restorations when permitted by state regulations and directed by the dentist.
  • Help care for dental equipment, monitor supplies, and assist with ordering and inventory.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, required training, and practice safety standards.
  • Pitch in with other duties that support daily operations and changing practice needs.
  • Uphold SDB’s core values and the team culture outlined in the SDB Handbook.

What You’ll Bring

  • One year of dental assisting experience preferred.
  • Active dental assisting certification or registration, where required by applicable state regulations.
  • An understanding of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
  • A warm, patient-centered approach and strong communication skills.
  • Organization, attention to detail, and the initiative to keep things moving.
  • A commitment to excellent customer service for children and their families.
  • A collaborative attitude and willingness to support your teammates.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to help meet practice needs.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You know that a friendly face can make a big difference to a nervous child. You’re patient when someone needs extra reassurance, ready to celebrate small victories, and happy to lend a hand when a teammate needs support.

  • You take pride in doing things well—and enjoy bringing a little fun to the day along the way!
  • Come Make a Difference With Us!
  • If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion and skills can help children build confidence in their dental care, we’d love to welcome you to Smart Pediatric Dentistry.
  • Apply today—your next chapter could be filled with little smiles and big moments!
  • Learn more about our Saratoga Springs practice and Specialty Dental Brands!

Key Responsibilities

Assist dentists with examinations and procedures while helping children and families feel comfortable, and prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment. Document patient information, support oral hygiene education and emergency care, manage supplies, and follow infection control, HIPAA, OSHA, and practice safety standards.

Requirements

One year of dental assisting experience is preferred, along with active certification or registration where required by state regulations. Candidates should understand dental terminology and clinical procedures and bring strong communication, organization, customer service, reliability, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Dental AssistingChairside AssistancePatient ReassuranceInstrument SterilizationMedical History DocumentationVital Signs RecordingEmergency SupportDental ImpressionsInventory ManagementHIPAA ComplianceOSHA Compliance

Pediatrics 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).

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $346k (middle half $288k–$400k)91 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Utah7 active390 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
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<$50k
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$55k
2
$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

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

$26-$30/hr
#2

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Smilist · Langhorne, Pennsylvania

$25-$30/hr
#3

Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

$22.62-$26.5/hr
#4

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

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.

Living in Saratoga Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$2,248/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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