Dental Assistant - Privately Owned Office

We are a privately owned practice looking for a passionate person who wants to work with other A-players who care deeply about the work they do in an environment that provides continued growth and opportunity.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay (From $28/hr - 32/hr Base + [~$2/hr bump (bonus)])
• Monthly Team Bonuses (when we win, we ALL win!)
• Healthcare, 401(k) with company match, and paid continuing education
• PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance and dental benefits :)
• Great Hours: Mon - Thursday with early afternoon Thursdays
• Beautiful and Modern Dental Office with dedicated space for team
• Systematized practice with dedicated weekly team development 7:40-9:40am every Tuesday to work on the practice, grow, learn, and problem solve
• Privately owned and operated – ie. not a DSO/corporate office
• An A-player environment with growth and opportunities
• We’re fun — and we take our work seriously :)

Why Work with Us?

At Lakeville Modern Dentistry, we believe our team members are the heart of everything we do. We prioritize quality over quantity, communication over chaos, and ownership over excuses.

You will NOT be micromanaged. You WILL work with teammates who care, show up prepared, and expect the same from you.

Our Core Values:

Can-Do Attitude

• We show up with energy, positivity, and solutions. No task is beneath us when the goal is excellent care.

Thorough is Our Standard

• We show up with energy, positivity, and solutions. No task is beneath us when the goal is excellent care.

Self-Employed Mentality

• We take ownership like it’s our name on the door. We care, we notice, and we follow through — always doing what’s right, even when it’s hard, and always looking for ways to grow, learn, and improve.

Overdeliver Every Time

• Patients leave feeling cared for, heard, and surprised by how much we gave.

See the Good

• Positive by choice – No Grumblings, No Gossip.

Core Focus

To deliver The best care. The best outcomes. The best experience. Every time.

You’re Our Ideal Candidate If You:

• Are an A-player who takes pride in your work
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate clearly, openly, and professionally
• Accept and apply constructive feedback without defensiveness
• Take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do
• Want to grow long-term with a practice, not just fill a role
• Are reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Are kind, respectful, and team-oriented (non-negotiable)
• Believe excellent dentistry requires excellent teamwork
• Kind! (Yes, that’s a requirement—we love working with awesome people!)

This role is ideal for someone who has felt frustrated in past offices by:

• Disorganized offices
• Low standards
• Poor communication
• Teammates who “just do the minimum”
• No opportunity to grow or learn

At Lakeville Modern Dentistry, you’ll be surrounded by competent, driven, and kind professionals who care about doing things the right way—for patients and for each other.

Your role as Our Dental Assistant:

• Ensure patients are comfortable throughout treatment by communicating clearly, responding to concerns, and maintaining a calm, professional presence.
• Perform expanded functions as applicable, including applying dental sealants, polishing teeth, applying fluoride treatments, and demonstrating proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Capture accurate, high-quality dental X-rays, intraoral photographs, and digital scans to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assist with real-time charting during diagnosis and treatment planning for dental caries, periodontal disease, and other oral conditions.
• Fabricate temporary crowns and take digital impressions with precision and attention to detail.
• Packing cord to prepare tooth for scanning or class V restorations.
• Maintain operatory readiness by efficiently turning over rooms and strictly following sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Maintain, organize, and care for dental equipment and clinical supplies to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Remain compliant with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
• Utilizing Google Drive to create systems and processes and document workflows to build out room setups; bur block templates; equipment maintenance logbooks, and other protocols to contribute to our clear office operations where specific is terrific, vague is the plague, and to be clear is to be kind.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Doctor to understand diagnosis, sequencing, and priorities
• Contribute ideas and collaborate during our weekly team meetings when we work on the practice, not in it, for a few hours every Tuesday so we can be at our A-game :D

Requirements:

• Valid Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) license for Minnesota.
• 2+ years of experience in a dental setting (preferred, not required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A love for teamwork and creating a positive workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coachable mindset
• High attention to detail
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Experience We Value

• Experience assisting in a fast-paced, high-standards practice
• Strong four-handed dentistry skills with attention to efficiency and detail
• Comfort assisting in restorative, surgical, and comprehensive care procedures
• Experience with digital dentistry (intraoral scanners, digital X-rays, clinical photography)
• Familiarity with clinical workflows, tray setups, and anticipatory assisting
• Confidence communicating with doctors and team members during procedures

If you’re looking for a place where growth is encouraged, and you're surrounded by other A-Players, this could be your next chapter. Apply today and let's build something exceptional.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person