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Posted August 15, 2026

Dental Assistant - Pre-Health Students Welcome

Garden Family Dental
Garden Grove, CA, US Full Time
18USD - 23USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Garden Family Dental | Garden Grove, CA


Garden Family Dental is looking for a friendly, responsible, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for Pre-Dental, Pre-PA, Pre-Med, or other Pre-Health students who are looking for hands-on experience working directly with patients in a clinical setting.

No prior dental experience is required. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist the dentist during patient care and dental procedures
  • Prepare treatment rooms and instruments
  • Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control protocols
  • Help with patient flow and communication
  • Assist with clinical documentation and basic office tasks as needed
  • Gain exposure to general dentistry, implant dentistry, oral surgery, and digital dental procedures

Who We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, dependable, and professional
  • Comfortable interacting with patients
  • Willing to learn and take direction
  • Organized and able to work well in a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Pre-Dental, Pre-PA, Pre-Med, and other Pre-Health students are encouraged to apply
  • Dental experience is welcome but not required

Why Join Us?

  • Hands-on experience in a healthcare environment
  • Direct patient interaction
  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced dentist
  • Exposure to a wide variety of dental and surgical procedures
  • Training provided
  • Supportive, small-team environment
  • Great opportunity for students preparing for dental school, PA school, medical school, or other healthcare professional programs

Location: Garden Grove, CA
Schedule: 9-6pm, Tue - Fri
Pay: $18-23/hour

If you are interested in gaining meaningful healthcare experience while becoming part of a friendly dental team, we would love to hear from you.

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