Dental Assistant (Part-time to start) - Mill Plain Family Dental - Danbury, CT

Dental Assistant (Part-Time – Wed & Fri) Location: Mill Plain Family Dental – Danbury, CT Pay: $20-30/ hr, based on experience Schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays Future Opportunity: Potential for Full-Time Growth Looking for a Dental Assistant Who Cares About Patients — Not Just Procedures Mill Plain Family Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our clinical team on Wednesdays and Fridays , with the potential to grow into a full-time role as our practice continues to expand. We’re a patient-focused, team-oriented office that values calm, consistency, and doing things the right way — for our patients and our team. If you’re dependable, clinically solid, and take pride in how you support both patients and doctors, this could be a great long-term fit. What You’ll Do As a Dental Assistant, you will: Assist the doctor during general dentistry procedures Prepare treatment rooms and instruments Take digital X-rays and intraoral photos Support patient comfort before, during, and after treatment Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols Work closely with the clinical and front desk team Help keep the day running smoothly and efficiently Who We’re Looking For Dental Assistant experience preferred (newer grads welcome with the right attitude) X-ray certification required (or in process) Strong teamwork and communication skills Calm, reliable, and patient-focused demeanor Willingness to learn and grow clinically Pride in professionalism, cleanliness, and patient care Schedule Details Current schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays (Half days Friday) Future opportunity: Potential to grow into additional days / full-time No evenings No weekends What We Offer Competitive hourly pay Supportive, respectful team environment Clear systems and expectations Opportunity to grow clinically and professionally Dental benefits and employee discounts Paid time off (for eligible roles) Why Mill Plain Family Dental We believe dentistry should feel organized, calm, and human — for patients and team members alike. If you’re looking for a part-time role now with the possibility of something more long-term , and you want to work in a practice that values trust and teamwork, we’d love to meet you. Apply today — we look forward to connecting with you. Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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