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Piedmont Dental Specialists
Charlotte, North Carolina

Dental Assistant II- Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Dental Assistant II – Pediatrics
  • Location: Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Pay: Compensation based on experience
  • Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday

Who We Are

At Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to earning your trust through compassionate care, thoughtful innovation, and leaders who serve with integrity.

Our vision is to be the most trusted pediatric dental and orthodontic group in the Carolinas—known for exceptional experiences, empowered teams, and lasting impact. We bring this to life through our core values: Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. Collaboration.

Why Choose Us?

Join our growing, multi-location pediatric dental practice serving communities across Charlotte, Gaston, and Fort Mill. We are passionate about creating positive, memorable dental experiences for children and their families while fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment for our employees. As a Dental Assistant II, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care while helping create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for our young patients. This role may require flexibility to support multiple locations as needed.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist pediatric dentists chairside during procedures, ensuring seamless patient care
  • Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments and equipment
  • Create a welcoming and comforting experience for children
  • Capture dental X-rays in compliance with safety guidelines
  • Educate parents and caregivers on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with front-office support as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • CDA or EFDA certification
  • Coronal Polishing & Nitrous Oxide certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience
  • Strong understanding of dental anatomy, HIPAA compliance, and infection control
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Familiarity with Curve dental software preferred
  • Bilingual skills are a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Travel stipend
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s oral health and want to be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, excellence, and collaboration, we invite you to apply today. Help us create brighter smiles and lasting impact—one patient at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance to pediatric dentists and ensure a welcoming environment for young patients. Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, capturing X-rays, and educating caregivers on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Requires a CDA or EFDA certification and at least 2 years of dental assisting experience. Coronal Polishing and Nitrous Oxide certifications are required or must be obtainable.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Chairside AssistingSterilizationPatient EducationPatient Record Management

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Piedmont Dental Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 7 active listings.

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in North Carolina187 active5,665 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment187 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,189 in the last 30 days806 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Piedmont Dental Specialistssilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index7 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant II- Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry at Piedmont Dental Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of 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 Piedmont Dental Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Health Savings Account
Paid time off
Life insurance
Travel stipend
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
A collaborative, mission-driven team environment
Health Insurance

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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