LifeSmile Dental Group

09/01/2026

We’re hiring at LifeSmile Dental! 🦷

We’re looking for a friendly, capable, organized person to join our front office team in Cedar Mill/West Portland.

Starting pay is approximately $25/hour, with higher compensation available based on relevant experience and skills.

Dental experience is a plus, but it is absolutely not required. We’re much more interested in finding someone who is great with people, comfortable working in a busy in-person office, dependable, and interested in becoming part of our team for the long term.

This could be a great fit for someone with experience in customer service, hospitality, healthcare, reception, office administration, or another role where you’ve learned how to keep things moving while making people feel welcome.

What you’ll be doing:
• Greeting patients and helping them feel comfortable
• Answering phones and communicating with patients
• Scheduling appointments
• Collecting payments
• Keeping patient information organized and accurate
• Working with the clinical team to keep the day running smoothly

We’re happy to train the right person on the dental side of the job. What’s harder to teach is warmth, good judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a busy day without losing your cool.

The schedule is flexible, typically 2–4 days per week. We would occasionally need someone who could cover a four-day stretch when another team member is away.

This is an in-person position with a well-established private dental practice. We’re hoping to find someone who wants to learn the role, become genuinely good at it, and stick around. We value a positive workplace, kindness, professionalism, and people who can count on one another.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with matching, free parking, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

If this sounds like you, or like someone you know, we’d love to talk.

Send us your resume along with a short note about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit. And please feel free to share this post with someone who might be perfect for the job!

Email resumes to: [email protected]

06/24/2026

Do you struggle to floss as often as you mean to? Don't worry, we get it, no judgement! Here are a few weird ways to build that habit - try one this week!

Keep floss everywhere *except* the bathroom.

Bathroom-only floss is a trap. Put floss picks in your car, desk drawer, purse, nightstand, TV table, kitchen junk drawer. Make flossing less of a “nighttime ritual” and more of a “whenever I remember, I win” situation.

Use the “one tooth” rule.

Tell yourself you only have to floss between one pair of teeth. That removes the mental resistance. Once you start, you’ll usually finish because stopping after one tooth feels absurd.
Make a visible streak tracker.

Put a tiny calendar by the sink and mark each flossing day with a big dramatic X or a sparkly star sticker! People underestimate how satisfying it is to not break a streak. Your brain is basically a raccoon with a spreadsheet. Lean into that energy!

Make it a challenge: “Can I get this done in 60 seconds?”

Set a timer and turn it into a speed run. Not aggressively enough to hurt your gums, but enough to make it feel like a task with a finish line. Just 60 seconds a day paired with the streak tracker has been a winning combination for many of our patients!

Attach it to something you NEVER skip.

After coffee. After taking your meds. After feeding the cat. After putting your phone on the charger. The more specific the trigger, the better.

Commit to “messy consistency.”

Flossing three random afternoons a week is better than waiting for the perfect nightly routine and doing nothing. The win is frequency, not ceremony. We can tell when you're putting in ANY effort (and not just flossing like mad the week before you come see us for a cleaning).

Find a few more ideas here:
https://www.lifesmiledentalgroup.com/patient-resources/15-weird-ways-to-build-a-flossing-habit

06/16/2026

Are dental sealants only for children?

Dental sealants are commonly used for children and teens, but they are not only for kids.

Adults with deep grooves in their molars may also benefit from sealants. Think of them as a protective layer for the chewing surfaces where food and bacteria like to hide.

(we tried to come up with a joke about seals with dentures but it wasn't as funny as we thought at the end of last week 😂

06/11/2026

Can’t build a flossing habit? Make it weird. Keep floss in your car. Floss in the shower. Use floss picks while watching TV. Start with one tooth. The best flossing routine isn’t the most perfect one — it’s the one you’ll actually do.

05/26/2026

A question we get a lot: "What is the BEST way to prevent tooth decay?"

The best way to prevent tooth decay is boring but effective:

Brush twice a day
Floss daily
Use fluoride toothpaste
Limit frequent sugar exposure
Keep up with dental cleanings

Cavities do not usually happen overnight. They build slowly, which means prevention works best when it is consistent.

05/21/2026

Have you ever been told you need a crown? (and you said, "Obviously, because I'm AMAZING" of course) 😂

Think of a crown as a "helmet" for your tooth. A crown is essentially a custom-made cap that fits snugly over the entire visible portion of a tooth. Once it's bonded in place, it looks, feels, and functions just like a natural tooth (and we promise nobody will know the difference).

Your dentist might recommend a crown for a few different reasons:

- Severe decay: When a cavity is too large for a regular filling, a crown steps in to protect what's left of the tooth structure.

- A cracked or weakened tooth: Cracks can worsen over time. A crown holds everything together and prevents further damage.

- After a root canal: Root canals leave teeth more brittle, so a crown reinforces and protects the treated tooth.

- Cosmetic concerns: Deeply discolored or misshapen teeth can get a complete makeover with a crown.

- Dental implants and bridges: Crowns are also used to complete implants or anchor a bridge in place.

If you need some dental work (that might include a crown), give us a call at LifeSmile Dental Group and let us help you show your best smile! 503-644-5433

05/07/2026

Don't let cavities bring you down! Let's talk about the reality of how we fix them at LifeSmile Dental Group!

Most people don’t think about cavities until something starts to feel off. A little sensitivity, a twinge when you bite down, or your dentist casually says, “Hey, we caught something early.” That’s actually the best-case scenario. When a cavity is caught early, fixing it is usually simple, c...

04/30/2026

The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can treat your cavity conservatively by restoring your tooth’s function and appearance with a filling.

Got questions? Let us help! Call LifeSmile Dental Group at (503)644-5433

04/22/2026

Cavities happen, but catching them early makes all the difference.

When we find decay early, it’s usually a simple fix. Most cavities can be treated in just one visit with a tooth-colored filling that restores both the look and function of your tooth.

The goal is always the same: fix the problem early, keep your tooth strong, and keep treatment as simple as possible.

Give us a call at LifeSmile Dental to check your teeth out today! (503) 644-5433

04/22/2026

Have you gotten your kids mouthguards for the upcoming sports season? https://www.lifesmiledentalgroup.com/patient-resources/mouthguards-the-simplest-way-to-protect-your-teeth-and-avoid-a-very-expensive-mistake