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New Windsor, New York

Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Dental AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

At The Smilist, we are committed to providing high-quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is passionate about creating positive patient experiences and making lives better, one smile at a time. We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery) to join our growing team and support our commitment to exceptional patient care.

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  • Location: New Windsor, NY
  • Schedule: Full Time; some Saturday availability required
  • Pay Range: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
  • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus opportunities for professional growth

What You’ll Do

Help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their dental visits by addressing their individual concerns and reinforcing trust in their doctor or hygienist.

Prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors and hygienists during dental procedures to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile clinical environment that promotes patient safety and comfort.
  • Escort patients to and from the front desk and help ensure a smooth, positive patient experience.
  • Prepare and organize instrument trays and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.
  • Monitor operatory supplies, maintain adequate inventory, and assist with ordering and restocking as needed.
  • Follow established infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Dental Assistant

Prior Oral Surgery Experience Required

  • Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, procedures, and infection control protocols.
  • Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively with doctors and other team members in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude, dependability, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and more.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • A supportive, team-orientated work environment.

If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working as part of a collaborative dental team, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, we encourage you to apply and join The Smilist team.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will prepare patients and treatment rooms for oral surgery procedures while maintaining a sterile and organized clinical environment. They will also assist doctors during dental procedures and ensure a positive, comfortable experience for all patients.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceSterilization protocolsCommunication skillsClinical environment maintenanceInventory managementTeam collaboration

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$73kDental Assistant median $56k (middle half $47k–$63k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in New York283 active5,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Nov 2026
New Surgery listings757 in the last 30 days469 the 30 days before (+61%)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.

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 Smilist

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Great Neck, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Professional growth opportunities
Continuing education

Living in New Windsor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$445k
Median resident rent
$1,666/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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