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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Big Smiles·St. Louis, Missouri

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 18 days ago
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

How this role compares

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  • 59 similar openings in the St. Louis area · median $81,666

About the role

The dental assistant will provide dental services during mobile clinics, including digital x-ray imaging, patient charting, and equipment sterilization. They are responsible for traveling daily to school sites and assisting in the setup and breakdown of portable dental equipment.

Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance--Make a difference while doing what you love!

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking an Expanded Fuctions Dental Assistant in St.

Louis , MO and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice.

With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Sound interesting?

Call or text Kelly at 855-957-4375 or email kcaito@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) Dental Assistant Qualifications: X-ray License Digital X-ray Imaging experience Coronal Polishing (preferred, not required) CPR certified Work experience as a Dental Assistant Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel Works well with children Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task Team player and able to work on a small team Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Dental Assistant Responsibilities: Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics Digital X-ray Imaging Patient Records Charting Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance Travel Daily to and from school sites Big Smiles Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off!

Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full-time position Competitive compensation State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Call or text Kelly at 855-957-4375 or email kcaito@mobiledentists.com

Who We Are

Big Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Big Smiles provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year. Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues. Big Smiles affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine. Big Smiles is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country. Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles. Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an X-ray license and be CPR certified, with experience in digital X-ray imaging. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work well with children are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Multi-tasking
  • CPR
  • Charting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Working with children
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dental assisting
  • Patient records
  • Coronal polishing
  • Digital x-ray imaging

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible scheduling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Big Smiles

Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in-school dental program founded more than two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Missouri dental roles value licensure and mentorship

In Missouri, dental roles are often competitive because practices look for licensed DDS or DMD candidates who can balance patient care, efficiency, and continuity in a local patient base. This posting is open to both experienced practitioners and new graduates, and the benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401K, mentorship, and a continuing education allowance. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, confirm the mentorship structure and CE details during screening.

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