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East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Dental Assistant at Rhode Island Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

RI Children’s Dentistry is seeking a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant to join our well-established pediatric dental practice. With a strong reputation for providing exceptional care to children in a fun, welcoming environment, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow your dental career in a patient-centered practice. The ideal candidate is compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping children feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits.

Website: RI Children's Dentistry

Why Join Us?

  • Trusted pediatric dental practice serving the local community
  • Fun, upbeat, and supportive team culture
  • Modern office with advanced dental technology
  • Rewarding opportunity to work with children and families
  • Stable schedule in a growing, patient-focused practice

Experience & Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures
  • Prepare treatment rooms and dental instruments
  • Help create a positive, calm experience for pediatric patients
  • Take and process dental X-rays
  • Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols
  • Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Chart clinical notes accurately and efficiently
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

  • Dental assisting experience preferred (pediatric experience a plus)
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures
  • Ability to work well with children and families
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented

CPR/BLS Certification Required or Willingness to Obtain

Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in pediatric dental care. If you love working with kids and want to make a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you—apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will support the dentist during pediatric procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain sterilization protocols. They are also responsible for taking dental X-rays and educating patients and parents on oral hygiene.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric dentistryPatient educationClinical chartingOrganization

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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.

Living in East Greenwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$683k
Typical market rent
$2,619/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Specialty Dental Brands

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid time off