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Dental Assistant

Primary Office
Hattiesburg, MS
$20.00-$23.00/hr ($40,000-$46,000/yr)
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Dental AssistantFull-timevia dentalpost

Job Description

Dental Assistant About Our Practice We are a patient-focused general dental practice dedicated to delivering high-quality care in a positive, team-oriented environment. Our office is designed to allow team members to focus on what matters most: patient relationships, education, and delivering confident smiles with plenty of opportunity for growth and training.

Benefits *Health Insurance (BCBS) *Vision Insurance *Dental Benefits *No Saturdays *4–5 Day Work Week *Single Office Location (No Travel)

Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and personable Dental Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, builds strong relationships with patients, and contributes to a positive team environment. We are looking for a strong lead dental assistant that would supervise existing office systems to achieve maximum efficiency. However, we will consider someone with less experience and invest in training. You’ll play an important role in supporting the doctor, ensuring smooth clinical flow via facilitating communications with front office and auxiliary dental assistants in addition to helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their care.

What You’ll Do

*Assist the dentist during procedures *Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories *Take dental X-rays *Support patient education and help explain treatments/ present treatment plans *Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after procedures *Maintain accurate clinical records *Supervise auxiliary assistants and Collaborate with the front office team to keep the schedule running smoothly

What Makes This Role Unique

Opportunity to be a leader/ back office supervisor Opportunity to be involved in patient education and treatment conversations Assist in creating a supportive, well-organized environment with modern systems

Qualifications *Dental assisting experience preferred 5+years (will consider less with strong willingness to learn and engagement in training) *X-ray certification: [Required] *Strong interpersonal and communication skills *Positive, team-oriented attitude *Comfortable supporting patient education and treatment discussions *Eaglesoft experience is a plus

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay (based on experience) Opportunities for growth and expanded responsibilities

Why Join Us?

Focus on meaningful patient interactions—not just tasks Supportive, team-driven environment Modern systems and tools to streamline your day Opportunity to grow within a high-impact role in the practice

How to Apply Apply through DentalPost or send your resume to: [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info]

Job Details

Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$20.00-$23.00/hr ($40,000-$46,000/yr)
Median for Dental Assistant (national): $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
May 29, 2026

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Primary Office
State College, PA
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