Coastal Grove Family Dentistry is a small, locally owned dental practice committed to providing excellent, relationship-based care in New Bern, NC. Our mission is to partner with our patients to help them enjoy healthy smiles for a lifetime. We believe in hard work, honesty, humility, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. We laugh often, celebrate life's milestones with our patients, and enjoy knowing every patient by name. Our team is led by Dr. Christopher Lane, who has owned the practice since 2021. We are servant-led, relationship-centered, and growth-minded. If you're looking for a place where character matters, we'd love to meet you.

Looking to build a career in dentistry? We'd love to chat.

Coastal Grove Family Dentistry | New Bern, NC

At Coastal Grove Family Dentistry, we're looking for someone with character, curiosity, and a heart for serving others. You don't need to have dental experience - this is your shot if you're looking to grow and learn about the field of dentistry. If you're dependable, hardworking, and excited to learn, we'll teach you the skills you need to build a rewarding career in dentistry. We're hiring for personality and teachability - if that's you, we we encourage you to apply!

This is an entry-level position with opportunities to learn chairside assisting, clinical procedures, patient care, and office systems over time. You'll start by learning effective infection control and customer service in a dental office and we will help train you as you grow.

Sterilization Assistant (Entry-Level, Dental Assistant-in-training)

The Kind of Teammate Who Thrives Here

• Humbly confident – You take initiative while remaining teachable and eager to grow.
• Servant-hearted – You naturally look for ways to help patients, teammates and solve problems before being asked.
• Kindness first – You make patients and coworkers feel valued through encouragement, professionalism, and compassion.
• Collaborative – You enjoy being part of a small team where everyone works together toward a common goal.
• Committed to excellence – You believe in holding yourself to a higher standard.
• Adaptable – You stay positive and flexible as schedules, priorities, and patient needs change.
• Always growing – You enjoy learning new skills, embracing new technology, and continually improving.

Our Hiring Process

We're not simply filling an opening - we're looking for the right person to join our team for a lifetime. Our previous DA was trained on the job and is now heading back to hygiene school. We believe in investing in our team and helping them grow!

After reviewing applications, we'll reach out to candidates who seem like a great fit for a conversation. Selected applicants will then be invited to meet our team, experience our culture firsthand, and decide whether Coastal Grove Family Dentistry feels like somewhere you can spend the next 10, 20, or 30 years!

If you're looking for a workplace where kindness matters, excellence is expected, and people genuinely enjoy serving others together, we would love to meet you.