Entry Level Dental Nurse Jobs
New grad dental nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinic training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Sonrava Health, Aspen Dental, and 42 North Dental hiring at this level now.
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Description
Mid Coast Hospital
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 88787
Dental Assistant
MaineHealth – Brunswick, Maine
MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate and dependable Dental Assistant to join our dental care team in Brunswick, Maine. This role supports dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery while helping ensure a positive, respectful experience for every patient we serve.
This position works closely with staff and volunteer dentists in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate is positive, caring, flexible, well-organized, and willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.
Schedule & Location
- Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (32 hours per week)
- Location: 331 Maine Street, Suite 4, Brunswick, Maine
About the Clinic
We are a free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes who live in Midcoast Maine. Our small team works closely with medical and dental volunteers to provide care rooted in compassion, respect, dignity, and quality. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.
What We’re Looking For
- A team-oriented individual with strong communication and clinical skills
- Someone who is dependable, adaptable, and patient-focused
- A professional who aligns with our mission of providing equitable, compassionate care
Summary
The Dental Assistant role is responsible for assisting dentists with a range of dental assistant duties in all aspects of dental care delivery.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dental Radiographer or obtained within one year of employment required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
- Experience: One year of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
Mid Coast Hospital
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 88787
Dental Assistant
MaineHealth – Brunswick, Maine
MaineHealth is seeking a compassionate and dependable Dental Assistant to join our dental care team in Brunswick, Maine. This role supports dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery while helping ensure a positive, respectful experience for every patient we serve.
This position works closely with staff and volunteer dentists in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate is positive, caring, flexible, well-organized, and willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.
Schedule & Location
- Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (32 hours per week)
- Location: 331 Maine Street, Suite 4, Brunswick, Maine
About the Clinic
We are a free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes who live in Midcoast Maine. Our small team works closely with medical and dental volunteers to provide care rooted in compassion, respect, dignity, and quality. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.
What We’re Looking For
- A team-oriented individual with strong communication and clinical skills
- Someone who is dependable, adaptable, and patient-focused
- A professional who aligns with our mission of providing equitable, compassionate care
Summary
The Dental Assistant role is responsible for assisting dentists with a range of dental assistant duties in all aspects of dental care delivery.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dental Radiographer or obtained within one year of employment required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
- Experience: One year of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Who's Hiring
- Sonrava Health88
- Aspen Dental60
- 42 North Dental33
- Apple Tree Dental20
- Great Expressions Dental Centers14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services395
- Education38
- Insurance9
- Non-Profit & Social Services9
- Medical Devices8
Entry Level Dental Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level dental nurse job?
Start by ensuring your dental nursing credentials or state-required certifications are current, then target practices and clinics that explicitly welcome new graduates in their postings. Highlighting hands-on clinic hours, externship experience, or any chairside assisting work gives you a concrete edge. A concise cover letter that addresses patient communication skills and eagerness to learn reassures entry level hiring managers who expect a shorter resume at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level dental nurses?
Companies hiring entry level dental nurses right now include Sonrava Health, Aspen Dental, and 42 North Dental, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from private dental group practices, multi-location dental service organizations, and community health clinics that build their teams by onboarding and training junior candidates directly.
Are there remote entry level dental nurse jobs?
Yes, though most dental nursing roles require in-person patient care. About 1% of entry level dental nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, patient scheduling, or administrative support rather than direct chairside work. If flexibility is a priority, filtering for hybrid postings is worth doing alongside your search for clinical roles.
Are these new grad dental nurse jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior dental nurse roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or externship hours in place of paid employment history, and may mention on-the-job training or mentorship. If a posting does not list a minimum experience requirement, it is generally open to new grad applicants as well.
Which industries hire the most entry level dental nurses?
Entry Level dental nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, run structured onboarding programs, and regularly need to fill chairside support roles that are well suited to candidates who are early in their dental nursing careers.