At Kids Smile Center, we believe every child deserves a fun, comfortable, and positive dental experience. Our dental assistants play a huge role in making that happen every single day.
We are looking for (2) full-time Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) to join our growing dental team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and wants to be part of a supportive office culture (with supportive doctors) that truly feels like family. We're a low-turnover office that rarely looks to hire so we'd love to make sure we find the best to join our family!
Our assistants work closely with our doctors, hygiene team, and front office staff to create an exceptional patient experience while building trust and long-term relationships with families.
Locations:
This position will work between our:
- West Plano office (75093 – near Dallas North Tollway & Parker Rd)
- Lewisville office (75077 – near N. Garden Ridge Blvd & N. Valley Pkwy)
Flexibility to travel between both offices is important.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay starting at $17/hour minimum
- Up to $25/hour+ depending on experience and skill level
- Supportive and positive team environment
- Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding dental practice
- Consistent full-time schedule (mainly Tuesday-Friday each week with some Mondays, predictable schedules that almost always end on-time or early)
- Lunch breaks
- Flexible PTO schedules
What We’re Looking For:
We’re searching for someone who is:
- Friendly, upbeat, and dependable
- Great with children and parents
- A strong team player
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated to learn and grow
Pediatric dental experience is a plus, but candidates with a strong interest in working with children are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering excellent patient care from check-in through treatment completion
- Assisting doctors during restorative and hygiene procedures
- Taking digital X-rays and scans (PAs, BWs, pano, Trios scans, etc.)
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control protocols
- Setting up and breaking down operatories
- Maintaining clean, organized treatment areas
- Assisting with accurate and up-to-date electronic charting
- Supporting front office team members when needed
- Educating patients and parents on oral hygiene and home care
- Helping create a positive, welcoming environment for every child
Qualifications:
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license required (Applicants actively pursuing licensure may also be considered)
- 1+ year of dental assisting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with pediatric dentistry is a plus
- Experience with Open Dental software is a plus
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented attitude that fit well with organized and efficient team workflow
If you’re passionate about helping kids smile and want to work with a team that values positivity, teamwork, and patient care, we’d love to meet you.
Join the Kids Smile Center family — we can’t wait to welcome you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- License reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any other dental-related licenses or certifications? If yes, please list them.
- What is your minimum required hourly pay rate (i.e. $19/hr)? (We don't want to waste your time if your minimum is higher than we would offer for your experience level, but would expect to pay you a competitive rate for what you bring to the table!)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant license or working towards one (Required)
Work Location: In person
