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SGA Dental Partners
Conway, South Carolina

Dental Assistant - Kingston Village Dentistry

Dental AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$24/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

At Kingston Village Dentistry, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.

We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.

Dental Assistant – Hands-On Patient Care

Pay: $22 - 24

Schedule: Mon - Thurs 8 - 5

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.
  • You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.
  • We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the doctor chairside during procedures
  • Take radiographs, assist with impressions, and set up operatory equipment
  • Provide a calm and comfortable environment for patients

What You Need

Dental Assisting certificate or experience

Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented mindset

Benefits We Offer

  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

  • Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
  • Paid Scrub Allowance
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At Kingston Village Dentistry, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will support the doctor chairside during procedures and assist with clinical tasks such as taking radiographs and impressions. They are also responsible for setting up operatory equipment and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Dental Assisting certificate or have relevant experience. Additionally, X-ray and CPR certifications are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Chairside AssistingOperatory Equipment SetupTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - Kingston Village Dentistry at SGA Dental Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dental Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$51k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in South Carolina22 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental assistant listings in South Carolina140 active6,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 1% offer loan repayment140 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings273 in the last 30 days194 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. South Carolina figures use all dental assistants: too few South Carolina Dentistry postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% 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 SGA Dental Partners

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health and Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Care.com Membership
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Conway

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,826/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
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.