Pediatric Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Pediatric Dental Assistant works onsite in Denver, CO, with the posting also listing Centennial as a primary location. Pay is $20–$24 per hour. SouthMoor Pediatric Dentistry provides dental care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment and supports patient families’ oral health. The assistant helps dentists deliver pediatric care by preparing treatment rooms, supporting procedures, maintaining infection-control practices, and keeping patient records and appointments organized. The role also helps patients and guardians understand oral hygiene and post-treatment care, supporting a comfortable and coordinated visit.

What you'll do

• Prepare and organize treatment rooms and instruments
• assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and suctioning while supporting patient comfort
• sterilize and disinfect tools and equipment
• maintain patient records in dental software such as Dentrix
• educate patients and guardians on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow
• monitor dental supplies
• follow ergonomic and safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

pediatric dental assistant

dental assisting

pediatric dentistry

patient care

dentrix

denver co

centennial co

southmoor pediatric dentistry

$20–$24/hr

monday–friday

no weekends

medical insurance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• company-provided life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• paid time off and holidays
• discounted and free pediatric dental and orthodontic treatments.

Why this role

Training is available for the right person, including candidates starting in the field. Registered Dental Assistant status and two years of experience are preferred. No evenings, holidays, or weekends; Monday–Friday schedule.

About the employer

SouthMoor Pediatric Dentistry is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.