Dental Assistant - Part Time

Practice: Bryden General & Implant Dentistry • Location: Lewiston, ID

About the role

At Bryden General & Implant Dentistry, we aren’t just fixing teeth—we’re transforming lives. Known throughout Lewiston and the surrounding region for solving complex dental cases and helping patients who thought their smiles couldn’t be repaired, our practice offers an environment where you can truly grow, learn, and take pride in your work.

• Learn from a Leader: Work alongside Dr. Dan Wilson, a highly respected leader in the Idaho dental community (past President of the Idaho State Dental Association and former Board of Dentistry member) dedicated to advanced continuing education and complex restorative/implant dentistry.
• Predictable Part-Time Schedule: Enjoy a core 3-day workweek (Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) giving you a fantastic work-life balance, with only periodic Thursday coverage as patient demand requires.
• Great Office Culture: Join an upbeat, collaborative team operating in a modern 6-operatory facility with 2 dental assistants and 1 hygienist who actively support one another.
• Growth & Mentorship: Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking to expand your skill set in complex procedures/implants or someone enthusiastic about starting a career in dentistry, we provide hands-on training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting with Dr. Wilson during a full range of procedures, including general dentistry, cosmetics, full-mouth reconstructions, and implant dentistry.
• Collaborating with and assisting our dental hygienist to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Setting up and breaking down operatories, maintaining sterile conditions, and ensuring instruments are properly prepared.
• Helping patients feel safe, comfortable, and cared for from the moment they sit in the chair.

Requirements

• Experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred, but on-the-job training is available for the right candidate with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, team-oriented, detail-minded, and passionate about patient care.
• Current CPR certification required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $21.00 – $28.00/hour (depending on experience).
• Sick time.
• Consistent day schedule with no late evenings or weekends.
• Supportive, positive, and tight-knit team environment.

Schedule

Monday – Wednesday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional Thursdays required based on clinical needs.

Pay

$21.00 – $28.00 per hour (DOE).