Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Andover

Location: Andover, MA

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30–5:30 (NO WEDNESDAYS, NO WEEKENDS)

Practice Management Software: Curve Dental

Fee-for-Service Practice (out-of-network claim submission)

About Us

At Andover Dental Arts, we are a warm, patient-focused team that believes exceptional dentistry starts with exceptional people. Our mission is to create confident smiles through precision, artistry, and compassion.

We are looking for a skilled, caring, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team and support our clinical excellence with organization, focus, and heart. Our longtime assistant is looking to retire after 40 years of amazing clinical care. We are a small practice so your role would be as the primary assistant working chairside. The office does a range of exciting procedures from basic restorative treatment to Invisalign, extractions & implants, larger reconstruction cases, aesthetic makeovers, root canal treatments, and digital treatment planning.

If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and love creating a calm, comfortable experience for patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare treatment rooms to ensure efficiency and clinical readiness
• Assist the doctor during restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and general procedures
• Ensure patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visit
• Take digital radiographs and impressions as needed
• Take iTero scans
• Help with digital photography
• Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols to the highest standards
• Manage clinical inventory and supplies
• Use Curve Dental software for accurate charting and record management
• Partner with the front office and hygiene team to optimize scheduling and patient flow

What We’re Looking For

• Dental assistant experience required
• Radiology certification required
• MA Dental Assistant license required (or be in progress)
• Thorough understanding of sterilization and infection control standards
• Familiarity with Curve Dental software is a plus
• Familiarity with Kois protocols and AACD protocols helpful but not mandatory
• Excellent communication and chairside manner
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A warm, professional approach and commitment to patient care
• A compassionate, patient-focused team player with a positive attitude
• A dependable, punctual individual with strong communication skills
• Someone not afraid to take initiative
• Opportunities for the role to grow and evolve if you have talents with social media, treatment coordination, infection control, etc

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid training and continuing education
• Paid time off – 2 Weeks Accrued
• Paid Holidays
• In-office dental care benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Andover Dental Arts, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values integrity, precision, and collaboration. We take our time with patient care, and take pride in creating a drama-free, positive environment where both patients and team members feel respected, cared for, and proud of the work they do.

If you’re ready to grow in a practice that prioritizes quality over volume and relationships over transactions, we can’t wait to meet you.

Apply today and join us at Andover Dental Arts, where artistry meets care and teamwork meets heart.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person