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Traveling Dental Assistant

Smile Jobs
Littleton, MA
27 - 30 USD hourly (54,000 - 60,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Traveling Dental Assistant - MFD Dental

We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and flexible Traveling Dental Assistant to support our six dental offices throughout Massachusetts. The ideal candidate is comfortable traveling between locations, adapting to different office environments, and working collaboratively with dental teams to provide excellent patient care.

Office Locations:

This position will travel between the following Massachusetts cities:

Chelmsford
Leominster
Acton
Dracut
Maynard
Littleton

Reliable transportation is required. Candidates must be comfortable traveling up to approximately one hour between locations as needed.

Responsibilities:

Travel between six Massachusetts dental office locations to provide coverage as needed.
Assist dentists during dental procedures and support daily clinical operations.
Prepare and sterilize instruments, treatment rooms, and dental equipment.
Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety protocols.
Take dental X-rays and assist with patient care as needed.
Help maintain an efficient schedule and a positive patient experience.
Adapt to different office teams, workflows, and patient needs.
Maintain accurate patient records using Dentrix.
Ensure treatment rooms are properly stocked and ready for patient appointments.

Qualifications:

Previous dental assisting experience required.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between office locations, with travel distances of up to approximately one hour.
Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in different office environments.
Knowledge of infection control and dental assisting procedures.
Experience with Dentrix preferred.
Commitment to providing excellent patient care and supporting office teams.

Schedule:

Full-time, approximately 36 hours per week.
Five-day workweek, Monday through Friday.
Typical hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Schedule and office assignments may vary based on coverage needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive pay
Opportunity to work with multiple dental teams and gain experience across different practices.
Supportive team environment.
Additional benefits may be available for eligible full-time employees.

Why Join Our Team?

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and takes pride in being dependable, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple practices. Your flexibility and clinical support will help ensure our offices continue delivering high-quality patient care, even when coverage is needed.

Apply today to join our team as a Traveling Dental Assistant!

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Benefits

Full-time • Mid-level • Travel • Monday to Friday • Reliable transportation • Communication skills

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
27 - 30 USD hourly (54,000 - 60,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in MA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 14, 2026

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About the Employer
Smile Jobs
Streamwood, IL
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