Smith & Co. Dental Practitioners·Bel Air, Maryland
Assist the doctor chairside during a variety of dental procedures and manage treatment room preparation and sterilization. Maintain accurate patient documentation and provide clear education to patients throughout their visits.
Overview Smith & Co.
Dental Practitioners is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Bel Air, MD!
Why Smith & Co.
Dental Practitioners?
We use state-of-the-art technology and give our clinical team the support and tools to do their best work every day.
You’ll work alongside a doctor who values your role chairside and a front office team that keeps things running smoothly.
This isn’t a revolving door practice.
We build careers here.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Compensation $18 - $27 an hour based on experience Schedule Full-time Monday - Friday No weekends Hours vary
Medical Insurance: Three plan options starting at $19.67/paycheck. Full preventive care is covered Dental & Vision: Preventive dental at 100% Vision includes exam, lenses, frames, and contacts Continuing Education: Free CE courses provided by affiliated vendors - grow your skills on us! Financial Protection: Traditional & Roth 401(k), employer life insurance, short and long-term disability Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays Wellness & Lifestyle: EAP, fitness discounts, scrub and footwear discounts, oral health product perks, travel discounts Workplace Advantages Hygiene assistant support in the hygiene department Stable patient base with strong reappointment systems already in place You don’t clock out for no-shows. Your time is protected Collaborative culture with strong doctor support What you’ll do Assist the doctor chairside through a full range of procedures Prepare treatment rooms and manage sterilization protocols Take and process digital X-rays Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Educate patients throughout their visit with warmth and clarity What we’re looking for X-ray certification is required Prior dental assisting experience preferred - we’ll train the right person Strong chairside presence and genuine care for patients Detail-oriented and calm under pressure Dentrix familiarity is a bonus, not a requirement We’re actively interviewing. Apply now and let’s talk. This team is worth joining! INDHRDA02
X-ray certification is required, and prior dental assisting experience is preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and possess a strong chairside presence.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in Maryland are typically competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside procedures, maintain detail-oriented infection control, and communicate well with patients and the team. This posting emphasizes an X-ray certification, with prior hands-on dental assisting experience preferred, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you plan to apply, confirm your certification status and be ready to describe examples of teamwork and patient communication.
