Dental Assistant – Pediatric Dentistry | Niceville, FL

Dental Assistant – Pediatric Dentistry | Niceville, FL
$18–$24 per hour | Full-Time | No Weekends
Experienced Dental Assistants and Recent Dental Assisting Graduates Encouraged to Apply
Great Dental Assistants Don't Just Keep Up. They Stay One Step Ahead.

Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry is a busy, locally owned pediatric dental practice in Niceville, Florida, and we're looking for a motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys staying active, thinking ahead, and working with a team that takes pride in exceptional patient care.

We're not a corporate dental group. We're a locally owned practice that values teamwork, initiative, professionalism, and creating positive experiences for children and families.

Whether you have recent hands-on dental assisting experience or recently completed a formal dental assisting program, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fast-paced clinical environment. We're looking for someone who anticipates provider needs, stays organized, adapts when priorities change, and takes initiative without waiting to be asked.

What We Offer
$18–$24 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
No weekends
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Paid time off
Continued training and professional development
Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
What You'll Do
Assist providers with four-handed dentistry
Prepare and turn over treatment rooms efficiently
Support pediatric patients and their families
Take dental radiographs as permitted by Florida requirements
Maintain sterilization and infection-control standards
Anticipate upcoming procedures and provider needs
Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Support patient flow and daily clinical organization
Work collaboratively to keep the schedule running smoothly
What We're Looking For
Candidates must have at least one of the following:
Recent, hands-on dental assisting experience in a clinical setting; OR
Recent completion of a formal dental assisting education or training program
We're especially interested in candidates who are dependable, organized, quick to learn, comfortable in a busy clinical environment, and genuinely enjoy working with children.

Preferred but not required:
Pediatric dental assisting experience
Florida Radiography Certification
EFDA Certification
Digital imaging experience
Schedule
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
No weekends.

Sedation days occur approximately 1–2 times per month and require an early arrival, typically between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a Dental Assistant who takes initiative, enjoys a busy workday, and wants to grow with a locally owned pediatric practice, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today through Indeed.

Recruiting Process
Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry is focused on what they do best — providing exceptional care to children and families.

Purciarele Group is managing recruitment, applicant screening, and interview coordination on behalf of the practice. Please direct all application and hiring inquiries through the recruiting process rather than contacting the dental office directly unless you have a scheduled interview.

Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person