DA Dental Assistant - Belfast, ME
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental assistant jobs in Maine post a median of $25.01 an hour, the middle half $22–$27.63, across 6 jobs that state their pay. Dental assistants employed in Maine earn a median of $28.88 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).
What Maine requires of a dental assistant
Dental radiographer license, from the Maine Board of Dental Practice.
- High school diploma or equivalent, a passing result on an examination in dental radiologic technique and safety required by Board rule, and the Board's jurisprudence exam.
- Staying active: Renewed every two years (current cycle ends December 31 of odd-numbered years); CE per Board Rules Chapter 13.
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About the job
We are looking for a full-time Dental Assistant who is an energetic team player!
Willing to trin the right candidate!
Who we are:
We are an established private family practice located in beautiful Belfast We have an excellent team environment led by an amazing Doctor and our focus is our patients and our team!
What you will do
- Supports patient care by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
- Supports patient care by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients.
- Adept at pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts and fabricating aesthetically pleasing temporary restorations.
- Provides information to and educates patients by answering questions and requests.
- Cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- Anticipates doctor's needs in set-ups, suction, and the passing of instruments and materials.
- Documents dental care services by thorough charting in patient records.
- Adeptness in Intra Oral photography
- Ensures OSHA compliance with the sterilization of instruments, dental equipment, and treatment rooms
- Contributes to team effort with an engaging and positive disposition
Who you are
- You are a DA looking to be part of a great team environment with the following qualifications:
- If you have a passion for patent care we are willing to train the right candidate
- Available to work practice hours as needed Monday through Thursday.
What we offer
- We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for development. Compensation is based upon skills and experience.
From Aligned Dental Partners's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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