Full-Time Dental Assistant

Silver Creek Dental Partners, LLC·Temecula, California

$26 - $28/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Practice for this role

Full-Time Dental Assistant · $26 - $28/hr

How this role compares

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-13% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in California ($30.00/hr, n=1768)

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About the role

Pay for this role is about 13% below the California median for dental roles.

The dental assistant will provide chairside support during clinical procedures and perform administrative tasks to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining infection control standards, managing supply inventory, and preparing patients for treatments.

Our patient-focused dental practice in Temecula, California is seeking a motivated and dependable Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to become a valued member of our expanding team.

This is a full time position Mon - Thurs 8

30am - 5:30pm &
Fri 8:30am - 3pm

Hourly Rate

$26 - 28/hr

Benefits

Heath, Dental, & Vision insurance
Paid Vacation (accrues bi-weekly) and Paid Sick Time
401k & 4% matching
Opportunity to participate in our monthly team bonus program

In this role, you will support both clinical and administrative functions, playing an integral part in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include chairside assisting during crown preparations, obtaining accurate digital radiographs, and assisting with select front office tasks as needed. This position offers variety and the opportunity to further develop your skill set in a collaborative environment.

We are ideally looking for a candidate with a minimum of two years of experience, particularly with crown preparations and digital X-ray imaging. A current RDA license and CPR certification are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience with crown prep
Ability to take clean digital X-rays
RDA License and CPR certification are required
Knowledge of Eaglesfoft preferred

Duties

include:

Assist the doctor in all 4-handed dentistry procedures.
Perform all RDA functions.
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Ensures adherence to infection control standards, OSHA regulations, and other state/clinic policies.
Ordering supplies and managing supply inventory
Experience with iTero and Perio protect trays is a plus

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license and CPR certification. A minimum of two years of experience, specifically with crown preparations and digital X-ray imaging, is required.

professional certificate
Sterilization
Eaglesoft
Inventory management
Infection control
OSHA compliance
Digital radiography
iTero
Patient preparation
Chairside assisting
4-handed dentistry
Perio protect trays
Crown preparation

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $26 - $28/hr
Location: Temecula, California
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

California dental roles need licensed experience

In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.