Dental Assistant/ Front Desk Support

The ADA Forsyth Institute
Somerville, MA
Description

The ADA Forsyth Institute was founded in 1910 as the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children (later, the Forsyth Institute), to provide dental care to the disadvantaged children of Boston. While continuing to serve children in need, yet recognizing the ultimate goal is to prevent dental disease, the Institute in 1915 began to focus on scientific research and is today the world’s leader in oral health research. In October of 2023, the Institute joined with the American Dental Association to form the ADA Forsyth Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to improving people’s oral and overall health and powering the profession of dentistry through cutting-edge basic research, creative translational science, innovative clinical technologies, and global public health outreach. Consistent with the Institute’s founding mission, the ADA ForsythKids mobile dental program continues to serve children in need.

ADA Forsyth Faculty Associates Dental Clinic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing clinical team. If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

This role combines chairside clinical support with occasional front desk responsibilities to help ensure a smooth, welcoming, and efficient experience for our patients and families. Experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus, but not required.

Schedule: Monday–Friday with availability to work some Saturdays as needed.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide chairside assistance during general dental procedures
  • Prepare and break down treatment rooms in accordance with OSHA and infection control standards
  • Take and process dental radiographs (must be certified)
  • Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment
  • Perform autoclave maintenance and ensure proper disposal of clinical waste
  • Maintain clinical areas, including treatment and x-ray rooms
  • Update patient records and assist with inventory management
  • Provide front desk support as needed, including patient check-in/check-out and scheduling

What We're Looking For:

  • Dental Assistant Certificate (minimum 1-year program; 2-year program preferred)
  • Radiology certification required
  • At least 2 years of dental assisting experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages
  • Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellent patient care
  • Experience in pediatric dentistry is preferred but not required

Why Join Us?

ADA Forsyth Faculty Associates Dental Clinic offers a professional and supportive clinical environment where teamwork and patient-centered care are top priorities. We value initiative, collaboration, and a commitment to quality.

Competitive Compensation And Benefits Are Offered, Commensurate With Experience.

ADA Forsyth Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Description

$26-30 gross hourly rate
Posted 2026-02-23

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