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Join us in shaping the future of dental assisting! This page is for Program graduates and employers. We also invite working dental assistants, especially if you're looking for continuing education opportunities!

06/01/2026

Late post 🎓🦷✨

Graduation may be done, but these amazing HS DENT students are still showing up, staying focused, and putting in the work! Even after celebrating such an important milestone, they continue to demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and commitment to completing their dental assisting journey strong. 👏🌺

With only a few more weeks remaining, these students are preparing to begin their three-week Externship Program, where they will take the skills they have practiced in the classroom and lab into real dental office settings. This is a major step forward, and we are so proud of their growth, perseverance, and readiness! 🦷💪

A heartfelt mahalo to the Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) Foundation for the continued partnership and support in making this opportunity possible for our students. Your investment in future dental professionals truly makes a difference! 🌈🤙

This past Saturday, students practiced moisture control and the placement of paralleling technique XCP Rinn holders and digital sensors in each other’s mouths. This hands-on experience allowed them to better understand the patient’s perspective during dental radiographic procedures while strengthening their clinical confidence and technical skills. 📸🦷

They are now gearing up to complete their 2–3 live patient full mouth series of intraoral radiographic images, along with an extraoral radiographic image, either panoramic or cephalometric. These are big milestones, and they are getting closer to the finish line one skill, one patient, and one radiograph at a time! 🙌✨

Please help us celebrate and encourage these hardworking students as they continue moving forward toward externship and program completion. Drop a 🎉, 🦷, or encouraging message below to cheer them on! 👏🌺

🦷🌺🎓

05/29/2026

Hoshino Endodontics is HIRING!
Job details
Job type
Full-time

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

Prescription drug insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Free parking

Full job description
Overview: We are seeking a Dental Assistant who will also be cross-trained to perform tasks of a front office receptionist as needed.

Responsibilities:

Provide chair-side assistance via 4-handed dentistry
Take digital x-rays
Sterilize and setup instruments and equipment
Keep dental room clean and well-stocked
Perform front office tasks as needed (welcome patients, answer phone calls, schedule appointments, collect payments, etc.)
Qualifications:

Experience preferred; however, willing to train
Strong computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Well-organized and self-motivated
Dependable and punctual
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time. Pay based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off
Prescription drug insurance
Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:

Honolulu, HI 96814: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Please email your resume to: [email protected]

05/29/2026

Mahalo nui loa to the Hawaiʻi Dental Service (HDS) Foundation for welcoming the Kapiʻolani Community College Dental Assisting Program to the HDS Seminar and Annual Meeting! 🦷✨

We had a wonderful time connecting with the dentists in attendance and sharing more about our Dental Assisting Externship Program. It was a great opportunity to highlight how externship partnerships support student learning, workforce readiness, and the future of dental assisting in Hawaiʻi.

Mahalo for your continued support of our program and for helping create meaningful opportunities for our students! 🤙🏽💙

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05/28/2026

🦷✨ Turn Your Passion for Helping Others Into a Career! ✨🦷

Do you love helping people feel confident about their smile? 😁
Are you interested in a hands-on career in healthcare where you can make a real difference every day? 🌺

Now is the time to take the next step with the Kapiʻolani Community College Dental Assisting Program! 🪥💙

Our program prepares students with the clinical skills, professional knowledge, and hands-on training needed to support dental teams and help patients feel comfortable, cared for, and confident. From chairside assisting to infection control, dental radiology, patient care, and oral health education, this program can help you build the foundation for a meaningful career in dentistry. 🦷✨

🚨 HURRY! Limited seats are still available! 🚨
Do not wait to start your future in dental assisting.

📢 Next Mandatory Information Session
📅 Date: June 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m.
💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Register here:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscu2trzwiHtd467XowIHKB5jayJDO-Jze #/registration

🌐 Learn more about the program:
https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/programs/health/health-sciences/dent/

📝 Apply today:
https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/wp-content/uploads/DENT-Application.pdf

Your future can start with one decision. 🌈
Take the first step toward a career that changes smiles, builds confidence, and supports healthier communities. 🦷💙

05/27/2026

InGenesis currently has Dental Assistant opportunities available. Alumni who are interested in applying are encouraged to review the postings and submit their application directly through the links below.

These positions may include chairside dental assisting, radiology, sterilization, patient education, charting, and supporting safe dental care delivery. Applicants may be asked to show completion of a formal dental assisting program, radiography training, recent clinical dental assisting experience, current BLS certification, and current immunization records.

Apply here:
Position 1:
https://ingenesis.my.salesforce-sites.com/FCMS__CMSLayout?page=JobDetailPage&JobSite=Default&p=Candidate&jobIds=a0tVu00000aO1St

Position 2:
https://ingenesis.my.salesforce-sites.com/FCMS__CMSLayout?page=JobDetailPage&JobSite=Default&p=Candidate&jobIds=a0tVu00000MvsLk

Please review each posting carefully for the official position details, location, requirements, and application instructions.

05/24/2026

🎓🦷 Congratulations to all of our High School graduates! 🦷🎓

A special congratulations to our High School Dental Assisting students! We took some time to celebrate their accomplishments before diving into one of the final critical components of their future dental profession: Radiation Health and Safety. ☢️📚

Students learned the importance of completing annual Radiation Health and Safety training, along with OSHA/CDC Infection Prevention and Control training. They also learned the importance of following the ALARA principle, which reminds dental professionals to keep radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable. 🛡️✨

From there, students practiced the paralleling technique using both digital sensors and phosphor storage plates. They also learned the components and proper techniques for capturing full-mouth series, panoramic radiographs, and cephalometric radiographs. 📸🦷

A heartfelt mahalo to the Hawaii Dental Service Foundation for helping make this opportunity possible! 🌺🤙

Congratulations to our amazing students:

🎓 Rayjia and Jennifer from
🎓 Carl and Desire from
🎓 Leslie from
🎓 Blaise and Keilani from
🎓 Chelsie from
🎓 Pimada from

Your hard work, commitment, and growth are something to be proud of. The future of dental assisting is bright! 🌟🦷

05/21/2026

Honolulu Periodontics+Implants IS HIRING!!

05/14/2026

🎉🦷 Congratulations to our Kapiʻolani CC Dental Assisting students on a beautiful Pinning and Awards Ceremony today! 💙✨

The pinning ceremony is more than a celebration. It marks a meaningful transition from student to dental professional. Each pin represents dedication, perseverance, clinical growth, professionalism, and the responsibility to provide safe, ethical, and compassionate care to patients and the community.

Today, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our students and the values they will carry into the dental profession. Their journey reflects the importance of education, commitment, resilience, and hard work. We are especially proud that many of our graduates have already secured great-paying jobs, showing the value of strong career training, professional preparation, and perseverance.

We also want to recognize the dental offices and healthcare partners who understand the importance of hiring educated and well-prepared dental assistants. These offices help strengthen patient care by valuing trained professionals who understand infection control, dental radiography, chairside assisting, patient communication, safety, ethics, and teamwork in the healthcare setting. Their support shows that education matters and that skilled dental assistants are essential members of the dental team. 🦷🤝

A special congratulations to Kanani, our very first Dental Assisting Program Student of the Year! 🌟 Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence have set a strong example for future cohorts.

We also proudly recognize our two-semester straight A students: Erin N., Erin A.R., and Jaelah. 📚✨ Your discipline, academic excellence, and commitment to learning are truly inspiring.

Congratulations to our honor cord recipients, Kanani and Emily, for coming so close to earning straight A’s throughout the program. 🎓✨ Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication to excellence deserve to be celebrated.

Congratulations to all of our graduates! You are entering the Hawaiʻi workforce as educated, skilled, and empowered dental assistants who understand the importance of lifelong learning, patient care, and professional excellence. 🦷👏

Empowering educated Dental Assistants to serve, lead, and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s oral health workforce! 🌺💙

See you all at commencement on Friday! 🎓🎉

05/11/2026

🚨 Dental Assisting Job Opportunity 🚨

Derek Sakamaki, DDS is hiring!

This high-tech, nearly paperless dental office is looking for a dental assistant who is computer literate, willing to learn, and ready to grow in digital dentistry.

Responsibilities may include chairside assisting, operatory set-up and breakdown, sterilization procedures, dental imaging, patient care, and supporting a smooth clinical workflow. The office also uses advanced technology, including CEREC for crowns, bridges, and implant crowns, as well as digital imaging such as PAs, bitewings, panoramic X-rays, and CBCTs.

Most importantly, they are looking for someone who is a team player, willing to take instruction, and excited to learn some of the latest technology in dentistry.

📞 Interested applicants may call the office directly at (808) 941-5145.

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

05/11/2026

🌺 Tomorrow is the day! 🦷✨

The Kapiʻolani Community College Dental Assisting Program Mandatory Virtual Information Session is happening tomorrow, May 11 at 11:00 AM.

If you have been thinking about starting a career in healthcare, this is your opportunity to learn how dental assisting can open the door to patient care, clinical skills, advanced technology, leadership, and professional growth.

Join us and learn more about the 🌴 ONLY CODA-accredited Dental Assisting Program in the State of Hawaiʻi 🌴

In just 2 semesters, students can build the skills needed to become workforce-ready dental assisting professionals who support, lead, and make a difference in patient care.

During the session, you will learn about:

🦷 Program requirements
🦷 How to apply
🦷 Hands-on clinical training
🦷 Digital dentistry and real-world equipment
🦷 Clinical and administrative dental assisting skills
🦷 Career pathways in the dental field
🦷 Preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board certification

📅 Mandatory Virtual Information Session
🗓 Tomorrow, May 11
⏰ 11:00 AM

👉 Register here:
https://hawaii.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscu2trzwiHtd467XowIHKB5jayJDO-Jze #/registration

🌐 Learn more:
https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/programs/health/health-sciences/dent/

Your future in dentistry can start with one information session. Share this with someone ready to take the next step toward a meaningful healthcare career! 🌺🦷🤙

Address

4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI
96816

Telephone

+18087349260

Website

http://kapiolani.hawaii.edu/object/dentalassisting.html

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