Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental Above average in Pediatrics (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$22/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Our office has proudly served the community in private practice for 15 years, and we’re excited to be growing! We provide exceptional pediatric dental care paired with outstanding customer service, treating every patient and parent with the respect they deserve.

Our team consists of dedicated professionals who genuinely love their work and enjoy collaborating with one another. If you’re seeking a long-term opportunity in a vibrant, expanding practice and have a passion for working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

  • Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
  • Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).

Take Patients' Medical and Dental History

  • Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
  • Provide Pre/Post OP instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures.

Teach patients oral hygiene to maintain oral health (e. g., tooth brushing and flossing).

  • Chart/enter a treatment and notes into Eagle soft.
  • Dental cleanings/prophylaxis, fluoride application, and sealants
  • Sterilization and cleaning chairs
  • And other tasks to keep our office clean and tidy

Requirements

  • MUST LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
  • 1 year of Dental Assisting experience
  • X-Ray Certification (preferred)
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Full-time: Monday - Thursday
  • Hours: 7:45am - 5 pm

Our office has proudly served the community in private practice for 15 years, and we’re excited to be growing! We provide exceptional pediatric dental care paired with outstanding customer service, treating every patient and parent with the respect they deserve.

Our team consists of dedicated professionals who genuinely love their work and enjoy collaborating with one another. If you’re seeking a long-term opportunity in a vibrant, expanding practice and have a passion for working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

  • Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
  • Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).

Take Patients' Medical and Dental History

  • Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
  • Provide Pre/Post OP instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures.

Teach patients oral hygiene to maintain oral health (e. g., tooth brushing and flossing).

  • Chart/enter a treatment and notes into Eagle soft.
  • Dental cleanings/prophylaxis, fluoride application, and sealants
  • Sterilization and cleaning chairs
  • And other tasks to keep our office clean and tidy

Requirements

  • MUST LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
  • 1 year of Dental Assisting experience
  • X-Ray Certification (preferred)
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Full-time: Monday - Thursday
  • Hours: 7:45am - 5 pm

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support the dentist during treatment procedures, take radiographs, and maintain patient records in Eagle soft. They are also responsible for providing oral hygiene education, performing cleanings, and ensuring the office remains clean and sterilized.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental radiographyPatient medical historyOral hygiene instructionDental prophylaxisCommunication skillsMulti-tasking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dental Assistant at Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 305 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$42k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics (Dental)

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Plantation, FL
11-50 employees