Description

Pediatric Dental Assistant – No Experience Needed | Paid Training + Career Growth

Looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact on children’s lives — while being supported, trained, and given real opportunities to grow?

At Dinosaur Dental, we don’t just hire dental assistants — we develop them. In our pediatric practice, every day is about helping children feel safe, confident, and proud of their smiles. Whether you’re just starting out, changing careers, or exploring a future in healthcare, we provide the training and mentorship to help you succeed in a kid-focused environment.

If you’re dependable, positive, and genuinely enjoy working with children, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Paid, hands-on training — no dental experience required
• A meaningful role helping children build confidence and overcome fear
• Clear path to growing your clinical skills and advancing your career
• Supportive, team-first environment where people help each other succeed
• A fun, high-energy workplace designed around kids
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with patients and families
• Company events and a culture that values connection and teamwork
• Part of a trusted, family-owned practice
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work for multiple years

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping children feel calm, safe, and supported during dental visits
• Using encouragement and positivity to turn nervous patients into confident ones
• Assisting dentists and hygienists while learning pediatric clinical skills step-by-step
• Explaining procedures in a kid-friendly, reassuring way
• Creating a fun, welcoming environment for patients and their families
• Supporting a smooth, efficient schedule in a busy pediatric setting
• Working closely with a team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

No Experience? No Problem.

You don’t need prior dental experience to succeed here. We’re looking for people who are:

• Patient, positive, and comfortable working with children
• Energetic and able to keep up in a fast-paced, kid-focused environment
• Strong communicators who can connect with both kids and parents
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented
• Motivated to build a long-term career — not just find a job
• Passionate about helping children have positive healthcare experiences

Compensation & Benefits

• $16.50 – $20.00 per hour (with growth as your skills develop)
• Bonus potential after 90 days
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Ongoing training and career development

Start a Career That Makes a Difference for Kids

At Dinosaur Dental, you’re not just filling a role — you’re helping shape how children feel about healthcare for the rest of their lives. Many of our team members start with no experience and grow into highly skilled professionals while making a real impact every day.

If you’re ready to learn, grow, and help kids smile with confidence, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in pediatric healthcare. 

Lalor Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected class or status. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of our employees by co-workers, supervisors, customers, or vendors. This commitment extends to our policies on recruiting, advertising, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.