Orthodontics / Dental Assistant

Job Title: Pediatric Dental Assistant
Location: Sweetpea Smiles, Sugar Land, TX
Schedule: Monday - Thursday (with half-day Fridays)
Compensation: Highly competitive pay based on experience
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and more!
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About Sweetpea Smiles:
Sweetpea Smiles is a top-tier pediatric dental and orthodontic care provider, serving the Fort Bend community for over twelve years. We are passionate about empowering children with healthy, confident smiles, and we pride ourselves on creating an environment that values care, growth, and teamwork.
At Sweetpea Smiles, we share a set of core values that guide everything we do. If you’re hired, we expect you to embody these values as well:
• Help First: Willing, eager, and genuinely enjoys serving others.
• Be Coachable: Open to learning new things and new perspectives.
• Respectfully Communicate: Listen actively and seek to understand before responding.
• Humbly Confident: Be confident in your skills without being arrogant.
• Value Time & Teamwork: Be prepared, organized, and on time for the best patient experience.
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Why Sweetpea Smiles?
• Competitive Pay: We offer highly competitive pay based on your experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Growth & Learning: Receive hands-on training with opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Team: Join a fun and positive team dedicated to providing exceptional care.
A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Dental Assistant:
As a Pediatric Dental Assistant at Sweetpea Smiles, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a high-quality, smooth patient experience in a fast-paced, fun environment. Your responsibilities will include:
• Morning Huddle: Arrive at 7:30 a.m. to prepare for the day’s appointments and align with the team.
• Patient Care: Escort patients and families, update medical histories, take X-rays, and guide them through their appointments.
• Record Keeping: Enter treatment plans, clinical notes, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Office Maintenance: Ensure operatories are stocked, clean, and prepared for each patient.
• Chairside Assistance: Support dentists and hygienists during procedures, while effectively communicating pre/post-op instructions.
• Patient Flow: Serve 50-70 patients daily, contributing to patient care and enhancing your dental skills.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside a team of 6-10 to manage inventory and provide top-notch care.
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What We’re Looking For:
This position is ideal for you if:
• Passion for Pediatrics: You love working with children and making families feel welcome.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You’re attentive to detail and committed to delivering exceptional care.
• Team Player: You enjoy working with others in a collaborative, positive environment.
• Cross-Trained: You’re able to assist both chairside and with front-office duties (e.g., scheduling, patient check-ins, insurance verification).
• Current RDA License: You have a valid RDA license (required).
• Pediatric/Orthodontic Experience: Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• Certifications: Nitrous Oxide and Coronal Polishing certifications are a plus.
• Flexible Schedule: You can commit to working Monday–Thursday with half-day Fridays.
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This Role May Not Be for You If:
• You are not motivated by helping others.
• You prefer working independently rather than as part of a team.
• You are uncomfortable with new learning opportunities or changes.
• You require a quiet, highly structured environment to perform your best.
• You are unable to commit to morning huddles or the specified work hours.
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What Winning Looks Like:
• High patient satisfaction with smooth, on-time experiences.
• Meeting hygiene, ortho, reappointment, and case acceptance goals.
• Consistently improving dental skills, reflected in high RDA review scores.
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What’s Next?
Still interested? Awesome! We can’t wait to meet you. Apply today to join the Sweetpea Smiles family and start making a difference in the lives of our youngest patients!

Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry

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