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Dental Assistant l

SMILE STARTERS DENTAL·Wilmington, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

The role involves welcoming customers and preparing them for dental treatments while ensuring their comfort. Key tasks include setting up instruments, performing orthodontic procedures like bracket set-up and wire placement, and fabricating retainers.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Wilm -
  • Wilmington,
  • NC 28405Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level: Dental Assisting Diploma This position allows you to work in a team setting with a group of equal minded dental professionals Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Removing excess cement from brackets and orthodontic bands Bracket set-up Ligature removal and replacement Pre-selection of orthodontic bands and separator placement Wire removal and placement Taking impression and bite registrations and Fabrication orthodontic retainers Other duties as assigned to assist team Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable Bilingual a plus!

Requirements

CPR Certified 1 year or more experience Graduate of an accredited dental assistant school QualificationsSkills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable Bilingual a plus!

Requirements: CPR Certified 1 year or more experience Graduate of an accredited dental assistant school

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Aug 31, 2026
Application
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SMILE STARTERS DENTAL

Smile Starters provides general dental treatment to thousands of underserved children and young adults throughout North Carolina. Good dental health is an important ingredient of overall health. Preventative care is the focus of Smile Starters and with regular dental check-ups...

IndustryDentists
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Dental assistant demand in North Carolina

Dental assistant roles in North Carolina are often driven by steady outpatient and preventive care demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures, patient communication, and digital charting. These positions can be competitive when practices want DAII training or equivalent, CDA or radiological equivalency, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and software skills match the posting before applying.

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