Pediatric Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$20-$25/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
At Dental Associates of Connecticut Kids - Danbury, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care that they are receiving. We believe that satisfying all of our patients is our most important goal. Our network of high-standard professionals provides exceptional care to our patients throughout Connecticut!
Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated Pediatric Dental Assistant. Candidate should have a strong work-ethic, be a team player and possess the ability to multitask.
- Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Greet and seat patients
- Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
- Set up trays as indicated by the days’ charts
- Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs in advance
- Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
- Enter treatment plans
- Take x-rays as needed
- Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
- Take alginates/pour and trim models
- Package and sterilize instruments
- Keep operatory fully stocked
- Act as a liaison between the patient and the doctor
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Superior customer service skills
Willingness to Learn & Grow
- A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
- Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Danbury, CT
Available to Work
- Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
- Fridays as needed from 8am
- One Saturday per month 8am - 2pm
Preferred Qualities
- Dental Office Experience
- Dentrix Ascend software experience
- X-Ray and ICE Certification
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to the doctor, including four-handed dentistry, taking x-rays, and managing treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean, stocked operatory and acting as a liaison between patients and the dental team.
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $42k–$52k | Dentist median $48k (middle half $44k–$55k)187 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Connecticut | 106 active | 5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut healthcare professional listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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