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Dental Assistant (Cross-Trained)

Active Dental logoActive Dental$20–$28/hrProsper, TXFull-TimePosted 6d ago

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This posting states $20–$28 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Texas post a median of $22.50 an hour, the middle half $20–$24, across 36 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Texas earn a median of $21.84 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Build Your Career with Active Dental!

If you are looking for a collaborative dental home where your initiative is rewarded and your professional growth is prioritized, your search ends here. Active Dental is a fast-growing, privately owned group with five modern locations serving the DFW metroplex (Plano, Irving, Frisco, Prosper, and Flower Mound).

We are actively searching for a high-energy, cross-trained Dental Assistant who enjoys variety in their workday - moving seamlessly between chairside clinical support and administrative operations.

Why Dental Professionals Choose Us

  • Excellent Earnings: $20.00 – $28.00/hour plus performance bonuses
  • Real Mentorship: Continuous learning opportunities from experienced clinicians and leaders
  • Upward Mobility: Clear, structured paths for internal promotion and career advancement
  • Workplace Vibe: A family-like atmosphere centered on support, positivity, and teamwork

What We Are Looking For in an Applicant

  • Clinical Background: Minimum of 1 year of professional dental assisting experience is mandatory.
  • Dual-Skill Mindset: Experience in (or strong enthusiasm for) front-office cross-training, including scheduling and patient communication.
  • Technical Proficiency: Comfortable operating dental software and digital imaging systems.
  • Organization: Excellent multitasking skills with a sharp eye for detail and clinical compliance.
  • Personal Character: Someone who embodies integrity, welcomes constructive feedback, and brings warmth and positive energy to both patients and peers.

A Day in the Life

  • Provide attentive, four-handed dentistry support and ensure treatment rooms are prepped, sanitized, and fully stocked.
  • Take precise digital radiographs and assist the hygiene team with preventative treatments.
  • Help maintain accurate patient charts and assist in explaining treatment plans to patients.
  • Oversee sterilization processes, lab coordination, and general clinical inventory.
  • Support front-desk administrative duties to ensure a smooth, welcoming experience for every patient entering and leaving the clinic.
  • Share in team responsibilities for daily practice opening and closing procedures.

Our Core Values in Action

We attribute our rapid growth across DFW to our core values, known as A.C.T.I.V.E.+ :

Accountability | Communication | Teamwork | Innovation | Vision | Empathy | Positivity

Let’s Connect!

If you want your daily work to genuinely matter in a supportive, high-energy environment, we want to meet you. Click Apply Now to submit your resume, or visit activedentalonline.com . to see what makes our team different!

From Active Dental's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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