Entry Level Lead Dental Assistant Jobs
New grad lead dental assistant 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 and Education, with employers like Temple University Health System, Aspen Dental, and Sonrava Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Lead Dental Assistant at DentalWorks, patient care is your #1 priority and focus. Your ability to value and improve the patient experience will play a major role in the delivery of extraordinary dental care. Dental Assistants are a critical part of our mission because they not only support the patient, but they also provide the doctor with valuable assistance on patient procedures. The Dental Assistant has direct responsibility for the patient’s excellent experience while "in the chair," and patient retention overall. You are unique, and so are we—it’s time you worked with an organization that appreciates you, challenges you, and helps your professional growth with a team of people dedicated to quality, patient care, and leading the industry with innovation. We are searching for talented people who want to provide excellent customer service for the patient, provide precise support to the doctor, and possess an amiable chair-side manner. Flexibility, analytical skills, collaboration, and follow-up are all needed in our dynamic state-of-the-art practice environment. So how about it?—Are you passionate about an opportunity like this?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the #1 priority.
- Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
- Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.
- Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
- Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctor’s notes.
- Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment.
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow.
- Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns.
- Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient.
- Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization.
- Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products.
- When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary.
- Promote and market DentalWorks supported practices services and retail products.
- Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
- Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.
- Complete all Learning Management System requirements.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
- Current radiography certification required
- Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified
- Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
- Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
- Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
- Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:
- Overtime required as approved by Operations Leader
- Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
- Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens
- Potential of prolonged sitting and standing
INTRODUCTION
As a Lead Dental Assistant at DentalWorks, patient care is your #1 priority and focus. Your ability to value and improve the patient experience will play a major role in the delivery of extraordinary dental care. Dental Assistants are a critical part of our mission because they not only support the patient, but they also provide the doctor with valuable assistance on patient procedures. The Dental Assistant has direct responsibility for the patient’s excellent experience while "in the chair," and patient retention overall. You are unique, and so are we—it’s time you worked with an organization that appreciates you, challenges you, and helps your professional growth with a team of people dedicated to quality, patient care, and leading the industry with innovation. We are searching for talented people who want to provide excellent customer service for the patient, provide precise support to the doctor, and possess an amiable chair-side manner. Flexibility, analytical skills, collaboration, and follow-up are all needed in our dynamic state-of-the-art practice environment. So how about it?—Are you passionate about an opportunity like this?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the #1 priority.
- Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
- Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.
- Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
- Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctor’s notes.
- Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment.
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow.
- Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns.
- Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient.
- Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization.
- Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products.
- When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary.
- Promote and market DentalWorks supported practices services and retail products.
- Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
- Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.
- Complete all Learning Management System requirements.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
- Current radiography certification required
- Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified
- Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
- Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
- Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
- Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
- Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:
- Overtime required as approved by Operations Leader
- Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
- Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens
- Potential of prolonged sitting and standing
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Entry Level Lead Dental Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead dental assistant job?
Start by completing a dental assisting program and earning your Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification, which many offices require even at the entry level. Highlight any clinic externships, volunteer hours, or hands-on training in your resume. Employers at this stage look for candidates who are reliable, comfortable with patient interaction, and familiar with infection control protocols and digital X-rays.
Which companies hire entry level lead dental assistants?
Companies hiring entry level lead dental assistants right now include Temple University Health System, Aspen Dental, and Sonrava Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of private dental group practices, multi-location dental service organizations, and community health clinics that invest in training new grads into leadership roles.
Are there remote entry level lead dental assistant jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited given the hands-on nature of the role. About 25% of entry level lead dental assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative coordination, patient scheduling, or dental insurance support rather than chairside clinical work.
Are these new grad lead dental assistant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior lead dental assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or externship hours in place of paid work history, or invites candidates to demonstrate skills through a portfolio of clinical training. Many dental groups actively recruit new grads to train within their specific workflows.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead dental assistants?
Entry Level lead dental assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high patient volumes and need organized, trained assistants who can step into team-lead responsibilities early with the right clinical foundation.