Experienced Cosmetic Dental Assistant

Valley Dental Works | Happy Valley, Oregon

$40–$50 per hour | Premium, Specialized Position

This Is Not a Traditional Dental Assisting Position.

Valley Dental Works is seeking an extraordinary dental assistant with a passion for cosmetic dentistry, exceptional communication skills, and advanced dental photography experience.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly chairside with our lead cosmetic dentist, focusing primarily on aesthetic dentistry, porcelain and 3D-printed veneers, smile design, and comprehensive cosmetic transformations.

We are looking for someone who wants to do more than assist with dental procedures. We want a professional who thrives in a sophisticated cosmetic environment, understands the artistry behind creating beautiful smiles, and takes genuine pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Your role will be heavily focused on cosmetic dentistry, patient consultations, clinical photography, and the entire smile transformation process.

What You'll Do

Cosmetic Dentistry & Clinical Excellence

• Work directly alongside our lead cosmetic dentist on advanced cosmetic procedures, veneer cases, and smile transformations.
• Develop a close clinical partnership built on efficiency, precision, anticipation, and attention to aesthetic detail.
• Participate in the complete cosmetic treatment process, from initial consultation through final delivery.

Comprehensive Cosmetic Consultations

You will play an essential role in every stage of the cosmetic consultation experience, including:

• Conducting initial patient interviews to understand aesthetic goals, concerns, expectations, and motivations.
• Building meaningful relationships and establishing patient confidence and trust.
• Coordinating and gathering comprehensive clinical and aesthetic records.
• Capturing exceptional intraoral and extraoral photography.
• Collaborating with the dentist on smile design, case presentation, and individualized treatment plan development.
• Helping patients understand their treatment options and guiding them through a personalized cosmetic experience.

Advanced Dental Photography — Required

Clinical photography is a fundamental part of this position.

We are seeking someone with demonstrated expertise in capturing professional-quality cosmetic dental photographs, including excellent technique with lighting, framing, retraction, mirrors, patient positioning, and consistent aesthetic documentation.

A portfolio of your own dental photography is required to be considered for this position. We will carefully review examples of your work as part of our candidate selection process.

Who Will Excel in This Position?

Our ideal candidate has:

• Significant experience as a dental assistant, preferably with an emphasis on cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry.
• Exceptional patient communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully, explain complex concepts clearly, and connect with patients on a personal level.
• Advanced clinical photography skills and a demonstrated portfolio of cosmetic dental images.
• The confidence and organizational ability to facilitate comprehensive cosmetic consultations from the initial interview through record collection and treatment plan development with the dentist.
• A refined aesthetic eye and an appreciation for the precision and artistry involved in cosmetic dentistry.
• Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and patience.
• The ability to anticipate clinical needs and work seamlessly alongside a highly experienced cosmetic dentist.
• A genuine desire to specialize in cosmetic dentistry rather than traditional general dental assisting.

Exceptional Talent Deserves Exceptional Compensation

$40–$50 per hour, depending on demonstrated experience and expertise.

We understand that the professional we're seeking has a unique combination of clinical, artistic, technical, and interpersonal skills.

We're prepared to pay at the top of this range for an exceptional candidate who brings advanced cosmetic dental experience, outstanding photography, and the ability to confidently support sophisticated patient consultations.

How to Apply

We are intentionally selective because this is a highly specialized position.

To be considered, please submit:

1. Your résumé, including relevant cosmetic dentistry experience.
2. A dental photography portfolio featuring at least five examples of intraoral, extraoral, or cosmetic case photography you personally captured. Please remove all patient-identifying information and share only images appropriately authorized for portfolio use.
3. A brief introduction describing your experience with cosmetic consultations, aesthetic treatment planning, and what attracts you to a career focused on cosmetic dentistry.

Applications without a dental photography portfolio will not be considered.

If you're an exceptional dental assistant who wants to focus on the artistry of cosmetic dentistry, work directly with an experienced cosmetic dentist, and help create truly remarkable patient experiences, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.