Pediatric Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Assistant – Pediatric | KIDSHINE Pediatric Dentistry
Locations: Kapolei & Pearl City, Oahu | Full-Time
Do you love working with kids and want a dental team that makes smiles shine? KIDSHINE Pediatric Dentistry is growing, and we’re hiring Dental Assistants for our Kapolei and Pearl City offices.
What you’ll do
- Help our pediatric dentists chairside with exams, cleanings, fillings, sealants, and other treatment
- Take digital X-rays and intraoral photos
- Seat patients, update charts, and review medical histories
- Keep kids calm and comfortable, and explain care to parents in a friendly way
- Clean and sterilize operatories and instruments using infection-control protocols
- Prepare trays, manage supplies, and keep the clinic running smoothly
- Work as part of a team with front desk and clinical staff
What we’re looking for
- Dental assistant experience (pediatric experience is a plus) — we’ll train the right person who is eager to learn
- Patience, warmth, and a good sense of humor with kids
- A reliable, positive team player who can handle a busy schedule
- Flexibility to work at either location as needed
What we offer
- Competitive pay: $19-24/hour, based on experience
- Medical / dental / vision benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Semi-monthly paychecks
- Ongoing training and room to grow inside a multi-location practice
- A fun, kid-focused workplace where every day is different
Join us to make a meaningful difference in children's oral health! We value energetic professionals who are eager to grow their skills in pediatric dentistry while delivering exceptional patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to fostering healthy smiles in a vibrant clinic environment.
KIDSHINE Pediatric Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Emotional support for children • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Paid holidays • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Emotional support for patients • Paid time off • Children • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Paid semi-monthly • In-person • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Surface decontamination • Opportunities for advancement • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental care patient education
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 19 - 24 USD hourly (38,000 - 48,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in HI: $40k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
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