Periodontal Assitant

Periodontal / Oral Surgery / Implant Dental Assistant Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, motivated Dental Assistant to join our specialty periodontal and implant practice. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys surgical dentistry, takes pride in excellent patient care, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience assisting with periodontics, oral surgery, and/or implant dentistry. Experience with dental implant placement, surgical extractions, bone grafting, periodontal surgery, soft-tissue grafting, sinus augmentation, and PRF/PRP procedures is highly valued. We are particularly interested in an assistant who can independently prepare a surgical operatory, maintain proper sterile technique, recognize surgical instruments and materials, and anticipate the doctor's needs during procedures. Training will be provided for our office-specific protocols, but previous surgical dental assisting experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities - Prepare and break down surgical operatories efficiently. - Maintain sterile technique and proper infection-control protocols. - Set up and identify periodontal, oral surgery, and implant instruments. - Provide chairside assistance during periodontal and implant surgical procedures. - Assist with implant placement, surgical extractions, bone grafting, membranes, soft-tissue grafting, and related procedures according to experience and training. - Prepare surgical materials, implant components, sutures, grafting materials, and other supplies needed for procedures. - Take diagnostic dental radiographs as permitted by applicable requirements. - Sterilize, organize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment. - Turn over treatment rooms efficiently between patients. - Provide professional and compassionate communication with patients before, during, and after treatment. - Review preoperative and postoperative instructions with patients as directed by the doctor. - Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist the clinical team wherever needed. Qualifications - Previous dental assisting experience required; periodontal, oral surgery, implant, or other surgical dental experience strongly preferred. - Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and infection control is highly desirable. - Experience with dental implants, bone grafting, membranes, sutures, periodontal surgery, or surgical extractions is a strong advantage. - Ability to take dental X-rays as permitted by applicable requirements. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Dependable, punctual, professional, and able to work well as part of a team. - Comfortable communicating with patients and helping them feel at ease before and after surgical procedures. - Willingness to learn the doctor's surgical protocols, materials, and techniques. What We Are Looking For We are looking for more than someone who can simply provide basic chairside assistance. The right candidate should be interested in periodontics, implant dentistry, and oral surgery and motivated to develop strong surgical assisting skills. An assistant who already understands surgical setups, implant components, grafting materials, sterile fields, and surgical instrumentation will be especially well suited for this position. If you have experience in periodontics, implant dentistry, oral surgery, or another surgical dental specialty, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Uniform allowance

Application Question(s):

• 1)

How many years of hands-on dental assisting experience do you have specifically in periodontics, oral surgery, or implant dentistry? None Less than 1 year 1–2 years 3–5 years More than 5 years

• 2) Are you comfortable independently setting up and breaking down a surgical operatory, maintaining sterile technique, identifying surgical instruments, and preparing materials for periodontal and implant surgery? Yes, I can do this independently Yes, but I would need some training I have limited experience No

This position requires taking dental X-rays, assisting during surgical procedures, sterilizing instruments, turning over rooms efficiently, and communicating professionally with patients before and after surgery. Are you comfortable performing all of these responsibilities as part of your regular duties? Yes Yes, with some training No

• 4) How much hands-on dental assisting experience do you have specifically in periodontics, oral surgery, or implant dentistry?

None

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

3–5 years

More than 5 years

• 5) This is currently a part-time position of approximately 24 hours over 3 days per week. Are you specifically interested in and able to commit reliably to this schedule?

Yes, this schedule works well for me

Yes, depending on the specific days

I am primarily looking for full-time employment

No

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Dental office • Surgery • Part-time • Post-session clinical documentation • Preparing dental treatment areas • Surgical instrument organization • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Periodontics • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Attention to detail • Operating room • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Perioperative Care • Suturing • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Dental extractions • Sinus lifts • Patient interaction • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Opportunities for advancement • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental care patient education • Autoclaving