Dental Assistant at Dry Creek Pediatric Dentistry
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Dry Creek Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a friendly, compassionate, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing pediatric dental team in Lehi, Utah! Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care while creating fun, comfortable, and positive experiences for children and their families. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with kids, takes pride in providing excellent patient care, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Website: dcpdsmiles.com
What You'll Do
As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our pediatric dentists and clinical team to provide quality care while helping children feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits. You’ll play an important role in keeping the clinical area organized, supporting daily procedures, and creating a positive experience for every patient.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of pediatric dental procedures
- Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment
- Take dental X-rays and intraoral images as permitted by applicable credentials and training
- Help children feel comfortable and reassured throughout their appointments
- Provide age-appropriate patient and parent education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Assist with preventive and restorative dental procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with clinical charting
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and treatment areas
- Follow established infection control, OSHA, and safety protocols
- Monitor and restock clinical supplies and materials
- Communicate with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous dental assisting experience preferred
- Pediatric dental experience is a plus
- Dental Assistant certification or relevant credentials preferred
- Ability to take dental radiographs or willingness to obtain required credentials
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and infection control
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
- Comfortable working with children of different ages and personalities
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail
- Positive attitude and willingness to support teammates
What Makes You Successful
You genuinely enjoy working with children and understand the importance of making dental visits a positive experience. You bring patience, kindness, and enthusiasm to every interaction while helping patients feel safe and comfortable. You are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to stay organized in a busy clinical setting. You work well with others, communicate effectively, and take pride in supporting your team and providing exceptional care to every family.
Why Join Us?
- Join an established pediatric dental practice proudly serving families in the Lehi community
- Work alongside experienced and compassionate pediatric dentists
- Be part of a welcoming, team-oriented environment where collaboration and positivity are valued
- Provide care to infants, children, teens, and patients with special healthcare needs
- Work with modern dental technology and innovative treatment options, including laser dentistry
- Enjoy a consistent schedule with Monday–Thursday hours and a Friday half-day
- Develop your dental assisting skills through hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities
- Make a meaningful difference in helping children build healthy smiles and positive dental experiences
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Key Responsibilities
Assist pediatric dentists with procedures, prepare and maintain treatment rooms and equipment, and help children feel comfortable during appointments. Take radiographs and intraoral images when credentialed, support patient education and clinical charting, sterilize instruments, and follow infection-control and safety protocols.
Requirements
Previous dental assisting experience and pediatric dental experience are preferred, along with dental assistant certification or relevant credentials. Candidates should have strong communication and patient-care skills, be comfortable working with children, and be dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently with a team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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).
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 19.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistant | ranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Utah index 98.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Utah | 9 active | 359 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,211 in the last 30 days | 722 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +19.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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