Dental Assistant in Training Program

Acorn Dentistry for Kids | Full-time

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Join our team and get paid to learn! 

Come join our rapidly expanding Acorn Dentistry for Kids team! Growing healthy smiles and independent people since 2017, we take great pride in our team member's personal and professional growth. Our team members enjoy 75% paid benefits for employees and family, annual “Culture Camps”, and annual team building activities such as white water rafting and much more. The Acorn team treats children and families with respect, and empowers them to take control of their health. We do this by providing fast quality dental care for kids in an environment with comfort for the whole family. Acorn has stepped out of the box, and we are looking for independent thinkers to join us!

We are incredibly excited to announce that our successful Pediatric Dental Assistant in Training program is now open to all public applicants. Our 3 month Dental Assistant in Training program is a fantastic opportunity to those with no experience in the dental field to grow into an exciting new career at a fraction of the cost of traditional schooling- all while being paid! 

The Pediatric Dental Assistant in Training program requires commitment  and intensive training that is not necessarily applicable to the dental hygienist education and training. 

Classes next start date: October 24th, 2022

What to expect

  • Full time intensive curriculum that allows dental assistants in training to jump into full time clinical assisting when completed. 
  • Topics include infection control/sterilization, radiology, dental terminology, dental treatment procedures, and much more. 
  • Ongoing training between classroom and clinic.

Requirements

  • Full time availability Monday-Friday, no weekends!
  • Have an open mind and be willing to learn a new skillset
  • Plan to spend 8-12 hours of home study each week. 
  • Commitment to 2 years of employment with Acorn Dentistry for Kids. 
  • Plan for expenses such as transportation between clinics in the area, textbooks, and DANB exam fees (all still a fraction of the cost of traditional Dental Assistant schooling).
  • Love working with kids of all ages and abilities!

Benefits

  • $16-$20/hr (dependent on certifications!)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (75% paid for you and your family).
  • Company paid activities (pedicures, terrarium building, etc.)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Generous PTO Plan
  • Paid Holidays

 

Next steps

Acorn Dentistry for Kids conducts initial phone or virtual interviews. We believe in absolute transparency, and we want to make sure our positions are a fit for both us and the candidate. Upon hire there will be a week of paid training at our home office 'Sunshine Room' in Silverton, OR.