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Lexington, Kentucky

Dental Assistant - Wellington Dentistry

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18/hr

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Job Description

The Opportunity

JOIN THE TEAM AT WELLINGTON DENTISTRY! Lexington, KY

Full-Time Dental Assistant

  • Pay: $18/hour based on experience
  • Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Looking for a dental office where you'll feel valued, supported, and part of a team? Wellington Dentistry is searching for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly, patient-focused practice!

Why You'll Love Working Here?

  • Full-Time Schedule with Fridays Off
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k) Benefits
  • Scrubs Provided

A Day In the Life Of

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive experience for our patients while supporting our clinical team.

Responsibilities Include

  • Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient appointments
  • Take and process dental X-rays
  • Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards
  • Assist with patient care before, during, and after treatment
  • Document clinical notes and update patient records
  • What You'll Bring To The Table
  • Who We're Looking For
  • Friendly and compassionate with a patient-first mindset
  • Quick learner who adapts well in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
  • Collaborative team member who enjoys helping others succeed

Required Skills/Certifications

  • X-Ray Certification
  • 1-2 years of Dental Assistant experience

High School Diploma or GED

Apply today and join a practice where your skills are valued and your growth is encouraged!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support during procedures and manages the preparation of treatment rooms and instruments. They are also responsible for taking X-rays, maintaining infection control standards, and documenting clinical notes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an X-Ray certification and have 1-2 years of dental assisting experience. A High School Diploma or GED is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationInstrument sterilizationCommunication

Dental Assisting Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$42k in purchasing powerKentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Kentucky78 active5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

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

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About Talent For Dental

Medical Practices
Lexington, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
PTO
401(k)
Scrubs Provided
Fridays Off

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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