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Dental Assistant

Peak Pediatric Dentistry
Carlsbad, CA
26 - 31 USD hourly (52,000 - 62,000 USD annually)
1 day ago
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Job Description

Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Pediatric Dental Practice

Do you love working with kids? Are you the type of person who brings positive energy wherever you go? If you enjoy making children laugh, helping anxious patients feel comfortable, and working with an amazing team, we'd love to meet you!

We're a fast-growing, modern pediatric dental practice looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team. We believe work should be fun, supportive, and rewarding—and we celebrate wins together every day.

What You'll Love About Working With Us

  • Positive, upbeat team culture
  • Modern technology and organized systems
  • Fun office events and team celebrations
  • Continuing education and growth opportunities
  • A practice that truly values its team members
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives

What You'll Do

  • Assist our pediatric dentists during a variety of procedures
  • Help create an amazing patient experience for children and parents
  • Take digital radiographs and maintain accurate clinical records
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments while maintaining OSHA and infection control standards
  • Educate families on oral hygiene and treatment recommendations
  • Keep treatment rooms organized and ready for success
  • Work alongside a team that supports one another every day

What We're Looking For

✔ Coronal Polishing certifications

✔ Current CPR certification

✔ Positive attitude with excellent communication skills

✔ Team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment

✔ Pediatric experience is a plus—but we're happy to train the right personality!

We'd Love Someone Who Is...

  • Energetic and dependable
  • Kind, compassionate, and patient with children
  • Motivated to learn and grow
  • Professional while still knowing how to have fun
  • Someone who brings great energy to the office every day

Benefits May Include

  • Competitive hourly pay (DOE)
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Uniform allowance
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Supportive leadership that appreciates your hard work

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for more than just another dental job—if you want to work somewhere you'll genuinely enjoy coming to every day—we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and tell us why you'd be an awesome addition to our pediatric dental family!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
  • Pediatric dentistry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Coronal Polish Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Patient comfort • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Medical records • Paid time off • Children • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Bonus opportunities • Patient family and caregiver education • Dental equipment • Working with families • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Experience working with families with children • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time

Job Details

Job Type
Full-time
Salary
26 - 31 USD hourly (52,000 - 62,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $60k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
August 29, 2026
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