42 North Dental·Arlington, Massachusetts
Provide clinical chairside support for various dental procedures and manage patient preparation and post-operative instructions. Maintain treatment room sterilization and ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations.
We Are 42 North Dental Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life.
With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services.
It is all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of dentistry.
Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots over 40 years ago.
Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together.
These key building blocks are the foundation of any great healthcare organization.
Why You’ll Love this Specialty Assistant Job!
42 North Dental has been providing dental care in New England for over 30 years.
Become part of a team approach to providing excellence in comprehensive dental care with a focus on quality, service, and patient satisfaction.
The Specialty Assistant will provide clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care, and maintain communication between dentists, patients, and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
Our Specialty team travels to multiple locations.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel required.
Mileage reimbursement provided.
Requires local travel between the following locations: Arlington, Saugus, Medford, and Belmont.
Greet and prepare patients for treatment Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures Provide post operative instructions and patient education Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA Maintain dental supply inventory Perform other related job duties as assigned Skills & Qualifications: Must have reliable transportation to travel between locations Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology C.D.A. preferred Strong verbal skills Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state Embrace a positive team approach to patient care When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your back and trusts your expertise. If you want to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, apply today! Disclosures 42NDC values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, including family medical history, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Candidates must have reliable transportation for travel between multiple office locations and possess required state certifications or licensure. Knowledge of dental terminology is required, and a C.D.A. is preferred.
Market context
In Massachusetts, dental hygiene roles typically draw steady demand from practices focused on preventive care and patient retention. These positions are competitive because employers usually require an accredited associate degree or higher, an active state license, and often offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm licensure and education fit before applying.
