Dental Assistant

At Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in New Britain, CT, we know a great Dental Assistant is essential to delivering an exceptional patient experience — and we believe great teams deserve a great work environment. Join a well-established practice and fully staffed clinical and administrative teams. You’ll have a consistent schedule with no weekends or late nights, so you can enjoy better work-life balance while doing what you love.

In this role, you’ll play an essential part in supporting high-quality patient care, helping appointments run smoothly, and creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy working closely with patients, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their dental visit

• Assist the General Dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative treatment, crown and bridge work, fillings, extractions, root canals, hygiene support, and other general dental treatments

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure appointments run efficiently and on schedule

• Take diagnostic records, including digital x-rays, intraoral photos, scans, and impressions as needed

• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and preventive dental health to support positive outcomes

• Monitor patient flow and work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule and minimize wait times

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and update patient records as needed

• Follow all infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area

• Collaborate closely with the dental team to support exceptional patient care and day-to-day office operations

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, team-oriented dental practice where your role is essential to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting a positive office culture.

Full-time Benefits

We recognize that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance starting on your first day of employment

• Vision insurance

• Paid vacation time

• Paid holidays

• Paid sick time

• Dental and orthodontic benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Consistent, set schedule

• Previous dental assisting experience

• Experience in general dentistry strongly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with dental experience and a positive attitude

• Strong communication skills with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and supported during treatment

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care

• Team-oriented mindset with a positive, dependable attitude

• Comfort using dental software and digital imaging technology

• Current Dental Assistant licensure/certification as required by state regulations

• Valid radiology/X-ray certification

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and compliance updates

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and dental practice management software