Metropolitan Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics·Saint Paul, Minnesota
The primary duties involve providing chairside assistance to pediatric dentists during various procedures, preparing treatment areas, and taking dental X-rays while adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities also include utilizing expanded functions permitted by Minnesota law, such as placing sealants and applying fluoride.
Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates St. Paul & Fridley
Join Our Team as a Licensed Orthodontic Assistant!
Are you a Licensed Orthodontic Assistant looking for a fun, fulfilling, and rewarding career in pediatric dentistry? We’re excited to welcome a motivated LDA to our beautiful St. Paul & Fridley locations! This is a fantastic opportunity to put your expanded functions to use while making a positive impact in the lives of children every day.
MPDA is a specialty dental practice certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. We provide expert pediatric dental care for infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, and teens at our 4 locations throughout the Twin Cities, including St. Paul, Fridley, North Oaks, and Eagan. Our gentle and compassionate team of pediatric specialists have been delivering high-quality pediatric dental care tailored to the unique needs of growing smiles since 1965.
• Assisting Orthodontist:
We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment, flexible work hours with no evenings or weekends required, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome!
MPDA participates in E-Verify
Candidates must be a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) motivated to work in pediatric dentistry and utilize their expanded functions. New graduates are welcome, suggesting that extensive prior experience is not strictly required for this role.
Market context
In Minnesota, dental assisting roles with oral surgery exposure are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can support procedural flow, maintain strict safety standards, and adapt quickly in clinical settings. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing roles. If you apply, highlight hands-on assisting experience, certification, and any CPR training or readiness to complete it.