Dental Assistant – General Dentistry & Assisted Hygiene
Wilmington Family Dental | Full-Time | 4-5 Days/week
Monday–Thursday
or
Monday-Friday
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; Fridays 8:30am-3:30pm
Anticipated Start Date: Late September 2026
Join a Growing Dental Team
Wilmington Family Dental is looking for an experienced, dependable Massachusetts Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing clinical team.
This is a great opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys variety, teamwork, and working in a busy, modern dental practice. You'll support both general dentistry and assisted hygiene, working alongside multiple providers and team members while helping keep patient care running smoothly throughout the day.
We're expanding our assistant team and are looking for someone who is ready to become an integral part of a collaborative practice where everyone pitches in, supports one another, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience.
We are targeting a mid September start so the new team member can receive 2–3 weeks of onboarding, shadowing, and training before our team expands in October.
What You'll Do
Your responsibilities will vary throughout the day based on the needs of our patients and providers. You'll have opportunities to work in both general dentistry and assisted hygiene, while also helping the team with clinical flow and practice operations.
General Dentistry
- Provide chairside assistance during examinations, restorative procedures, crown and bridge, extractions, and other general dentistry procedures
- Prepare operatories, instruments, materials, and patients for treatment
- Anticipate the dentist's needs and efficiently pass instruments and materials
- Prepare, mix, and place dental materials as permitted by Massachusetts regulations
- Take diagnostic digital radiographs and other records within the scope of your licensure
- Assist with nitrous oxide administration when applicable
- Document treatment accurately in the patient's record
- Maintain laboratory cases and ensure cases are available when needed
Assisted Hygiene
- Assist the hygienist with patient flow and efficient appointment turnover
- Prepare and break down operatories
- Take diagnostic digital radiographs
- Update medical and dental histories and patient records
- Reinforce oral hygiene and preventive care instructions
- Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
Team & Clinical Support
- Maintain sterilization and infection-control procedures
- Complete required sterilization monitoring and documentation
- Assist with compliance and regulatory responsibilities
- Help maintain dental supply inventory and organization
- Support the team with overflow needs throughout the day
- Participate in daily morning huddles
- Help maintain clean, organized, fully stocked operatories
- Assist with emergencies according to office protocols
- Perform other clinical and team-support duties as needed
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is clinically confident, dependable, positive, and genuinely enjoys being part of a team.
Required:
- Current Massachusetts Registered Dental Assistant status
- DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential OR graduation from a formal/accredited Dental Assisting program
- Current CPR certification
- Current Massachusetts dental radiology/X-ray certification
- Strong commitment to patient care, safety, and professionalism
Preferred:
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience
- Experience assisting with general dentistry and/or assisted hygiene
- Experience working in a digital dental practice
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to anticipate provider needs and stay one step ahead
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Please note: This position is not intended for on-the-job (OTJ) trained dental assistants.
Why Join Wilmington Family Dental?
We believe our team should have the tools, support, and environment needed to do their best work.
You'll enjoy:
- Monday–Thursday schedule
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits with a 4% employer match
- Supplemental vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Modern, fully digital practice
- A collaborative team environment
- Cross-training and opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills
- A practice culture centered on teamwork, respect, and exceptional patient care
The Person Who Will Thrive Here
You may be a great fit if you:
- Take pride in doing things the right way
- Enjoy working with different providers and team members
- Are comfortable switching between general dentistry, assisted hygiene, and team-support responsibilities
- Stay calm and organized when the schedule gets busy
- Notice what needs to be done and take initiative
- Care about the patient experience—not just the procedure
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients and coworkers
- Are reliable, punctual, and prepared
- Want to grow with a practice rather than simply work a shift
Our Core Values
Compassion | Excellence | Integrity | Teamwork
“17 over 47” – We choose to smile.
At Wilmington Family Dental, every team member plays an important role in creating a positive experience for our patients and for one another. If you're looking for a practice where your clinical skills are valued, teamwork matters, and you can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join our team!
Wilmington Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.
Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
