full-time 6 days ago
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Total Care Dental
12 N 1100 E, American Fork, UT 84003
19 - 24/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Let’s be honest...this isn’t your typical dental office.
At Total Care Kids and Ortho, we’re building something different: a health-based, relationship-driven pediatric experience where kids feel safe, parents feel empowered, and team members actually enjoy coming to work. We’re privately owned, not corporate, and that matters in how we treat both our patients and our people.
What we do differently
We don’t just “fix teeth.” We help families understand how oral health connects to the whole body. That means we focus on education, prevention and truly getting to know the kids and parents we serve. If you’ve ever felt like dentistry could be done better, you’ll feel at home here.
What you’ll do
Assist in pediatric dental procedures with a calm, confident presence
Help kids feel safe, comfortable, and even excited to be at the dentist
Take X-rays, chart, and support clinical flow
Educate parents in a simple, non-intimidating way
Keep rooms clean, organized, and running smoothly
Be a true teammate, jumping in where needed, not “that’s not my job”
You’ll thrive here if:
You naturally connect with kids and know how to meet them at their level
You take ownership. If something needs to be done, you handle it
You’re a positive, solutions-oriented team player
You like learning and want to grow beyond “just assisting”
You care about health, not just dentistry
This is NOT for you if:
You prefer rigid, clock-in/clock-out roles with minimal responsibility
You don’t enjoy working with kids (they can feel that instantly)
You need constant direction instead of taking initiative
The details
Position: Pediatric Dental Assistant
Location: American Fork, Utah
Schedule: Full-time
Pay: $19–$24/hour (based on experience)
Experience: 1+ years required
Before you apply, answer these:
Tell us about a time you helped a nervous child (or person) feel comfortable in a stressful situation. What did you do?
When something needs to get done at work but no one has specifically asked you to do it, how do you typically handle it?
What interests you about working in a health-based dental practice versus a traditional one?
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Tell us about a time you helped a nervous child (or person) feel comfortable in a stressful situation. What did you do?
When something needs to get done at work but no one has specifically asked you to do it, how do you typically handle it?
What interests you about working in a health-based dental practice versus a traditional one?
Work Location: In person
At Total Care Kids and Ortho, we’re building something different: a health-based, relationship-driven pediatric experience where kids feel safe, parents feel empowered, and team members actually enjoy coming to work. We’re privately owned, not corporate, and that matters in how we treat both our patients and our people.
What we do differently
We don’t just “fix teeth.” We help families understand how oral health connects to the whole body. That means we focus on education, prevention and truly getting to know the kids and parents we serve. If you’ve ever felt like dentistry could be done better, you’ll feel at home here.
What you’ll do
Assist in pediatric dental procedures with a calm, confident presence
Help kids feel safe, comfortable, and even excited to be at the dentist
Take X-rays, chart, and support clinical flow
Educate parents in a simple, non-intimidating way
Keep rooms clean, organized, and running smoothly
Be a true teammate, jumping in where needed, not “that’s not my job”
You’ll thrive here if:
You naturally connect with kids and know how to meet them at their level
You take ownership. If something needs to be done, you handle it
You’re a positive, solutions-oriented team player
You like learning and want to grow beyond “just assisting”
You care about health, not just dentistry
This is NOT for you if:
You prefer rigid, clock-in/clock-out roles with minimal responsibility
You don’t enjoy working with kids (they can feel that instantly)
You need constant direction instead of taking initiative
The details
Position: Pediatric Dental Assistant
Location: American Fork, Utah
Schedule: Full-time
Pay: $19–$24/hour (based on experience)
Experience: 1+ years required
Before you apply, answer these:
Tell us about a time you helped a nervous child (or person) feel comfortable in a stressful situation. What did you do?
When something needs to get done at work but no one has specifically asked you to do it, how do you typically handle it?
What interests you about working in a health-based dental practice versus a traditional one?
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Tell us about a time you helped a nervous child (or person) feel comfortable in a stressful situation. What did you do?
When something needs to get done at work but no one has specifically asked you to do it, how do you typically handle it?
What interests you about working in a health-based dental practice versus a traditional one?
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Chairside assisting
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient interaction
• Pediatric dentistry
• Pediatrics
• Dental assisting
• Dental assistant experience (1–2 years)
• Dental x-ray
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient interaction
• Pediatric dentistry
• Pediatrics
• Dental assisting
• Dental assistant experience (1–2 years)
• Dental x-ray
About Total Care Dental
Total Care Dental is a holistic and biomimetic dental practice in Utah County. They focus on natural and biological dental care to support both oral health and whole-body wellness.