Dental Assistant Training Program (No Experience Required)

Dental Assistant Training Program (No Experience Required)

Clinical – Juneau, Alaska

Start a healthcare career. Help kids smile. Join Team Tooth Fairy.

Juneau Pediatric Dentistry is excited to offer openings in our Formal Dental Assistant Training Program.

This program is designed for motivated individuals who want to begin a career in healthcare. No dental experience is required. We provide comprehensive in-house training to teach the skills necessary to become a fully trained dental assistant.

This opportunity is perfect for recent graduates or individuals interested in gaining valuable healthcare experience while exploring future careers in dentistry.

Our practice provides specialized pediatric dental care for infants, children, teens, and patients with special healthcare needs throughout Southeast Alaska. Our team is passionate about helping children build healthy smiles and positive dental experiences.

What You Will Learn

Participants in the program receive hands-on training in:

• Dental assisting during exams and procedures
• Patient education and communication
• Restorative and surgical assisting
• Orthodontic assisting and Invisalign care
• Working with children and patients with special healthcare needs
• Infection control and sterilization protocols
• Radiographs and intraoral scanning
• Clinical workflow and dental office operations

Team members are trained and prepared for Alaska state certification and national dental assisting certification.

Many assistants who start their careers with us go on to pursue dental hygiene school, university programs, or careers in dentistry.

Since 2015, more than a dozen assistants from our office have continued on to higher education.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working with children
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• BLS / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Applicants must include a letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, coach, or previous employer.

Office Culture

We are proud of our Team Tooth Fairy culture, where teamwork, kindness, and professionalism create a fun and supportive workplace.

Our team occasionally participates in fun educational content and social media videos. If you want to see what our office is like, check out Team Tooth Fairy on TikTok.

How to Apply

Please stop by our office and fill out an application, submit it along with your resume and your letter of reference.

We look forward to meeting motivated individuals who want to grow with our team.