Dental Assistant

Five‑Star Dental Office Seeking an Exceptional Dental Assistant!

Do you love working with kids, being part of a close‑knit team, and coming to work somewhere that actually feels good? Welcome to Truckee Pediatric Dentistry
—where great dentistry, great people, and great views come together.

Nestled among the tall pines with golf course views, our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art pediatric dental office is growing! We’re looking for a Dental Assistant to join our long‑standing, supportive team—someone with dental experience who’s excited to learn, grow, and maybe even fall in love with pediatric dentistry along the way.

If you enjoy a family‑friendly environment, lots of smiles (some missing teeth!), and providing truly five‑star customer service, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Full‑time team members enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule and benefits that support both your career and your life:

• Paid vacation, sick time & parental leave
• Health & dental insurance, 401(k), and employee dental discounts
• Professional development and training support

Let’s talk lunch breaks:

Take a stroll along the golf course path, walk to a nearby brewery or Thai restaurant, grab groceries just 0.5 mile away, or treat yourself to incredible coffee and baked goods (yes—gluten‑free!) at Whole Treats Bakery & Coffee House. In the summer, our private patio is the perfect place to soak up some Vitamin D, read a book, or enjoy lunch with coworkers.

• Assist our skilled pediatric dentists in delivering exceptional care
• Create a fun, welcoming environment where kids and parents feel at ease
• Prepare treatment and hygiene rooms and maintain sterilization standards
• Provide chairside assistance during restorative procedures
• Take digital X‑rays with care and confidence
• Educate children and parents on oral hygiene and post‑treatment care
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure a seamless, positive patient experience

• A genuine love for working with children
• A calm, gentle, and reassuring chairside manner
• Dental assisting experience (pediatric experience is a plus!)
• Strong communication and people skills
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable multitasking
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

We offer comprehensive training for coronal polishing, X‑ray certification, and more—through a mix of one‑on‑one mentoring, hands‑on learning, webinars, and written materials.

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday
• Job Type: Full‑time

• Dental office experience (1 year preferred)
• Dental assisting experience (2 years preferred)
• X‑ray Certification, Coronal Polish Certificate, and/or RDA (preferred, not required)

Join our five‑star pediatric dental office and be part of a team that truly cares—about our patients, our work, and each other. Your role as a Dental Assistant will make a meaningful difference every single day.

Sound like a fit? We’d love to meet you!

Please emailalicia@ with a brief introduction and a few sentences (200 words or less) about a time you had an outstanding experience in a medical or dental office—or if you haven’t, then a time that left something to be desired, and how you would have improved it if you could! Please also include an emoji at the end that brings you joy!

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Be sure to attach your cover letter and resume to your email.

We’re currently accepting applications and will begin scheduling interviews late January 2026.

Only candidates who follow the full prompt will be considered.