Surgical Dental Assistant
Job Description
Dental Surgical Technician – Full-Arch Implant Surgery
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly motivated Dental Surgical Technician to join our growing implant team. This position will primarily support full-arch dental implant surgeries, including All-on-X procedures, extractions, bone grafting, and immediate-load provisional restorations.
The ideal candidate is organized, confident in a surgical setting, attentive to detail, and committed to providing an exceptional patient experience. Experience with full-arch implant surgery is strongly preferred; however, we are willing to train an exceptional surgical dental assistant with a strong desire to learn.
Responsibilities Assist the doctor during full-arch implant surgeries and other advanced surgical procedures Prepare the surgical suite, instruments, equipment, and implant components Maintain proper sterilization, infection-control, and OSHA standards Review surgical cases and confirm that all required materials and components are available Take digital X-rays, CBCT scans, intraoral scans, photographs, and impressions as needed Assist with extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and immediate-load procedures Support the restorative and laboratory workflow for provisional and final full-arch prostheses Monitor and comfort patients before, during, and after treatment Provide clear postoperative instructions and follow-up support Accurately document procedures, materials, implant information, and clinical notes Maintain surgical inventory and communicate supply needs Work closely with doctors, laboratory technicians, treatment coordinators, and clinical team members Help maintain an efficient schedule and a calm, professional surgical environment
Qualifications Dental assisting or surgical dental assisting experience required Full-arch, All-on-X, oral surgery, or implant experience strongly preferred Current dental assisting certifications as required by the state Current CPR/BLS certification Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures Experience with CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, and dental software is a plus Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills Ability to remain calm and focused during lengthy or complex procedures Comfortable working with surgical instruments, blood, and medically complex patients Willingness to learn new technology, techniques, and full-arch workflows Dependable, professional, team-oriented, and compassionate
What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience Full-time schedule Paid time off and paid holidays Employee benefits Specialized training in advanced implant and full-arch dentistry Opportunities for professional growth Supportive, fast-paced, and team-focused work environment
If you are passionate about surgical dentistry and want to be part of a team that transforms patients’ lives through full-arch implant treatment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $25.00-$30.00/hr ($50,000-$60,000/yr)
- Median for Dental Assistant in VA: $52k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- July 28, 2026
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