Perio Dental Assistant
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Perio Dental Assistant — Commonwealth Dentistry is Hiring!
Looking to put your surgical assisting skills to work in a role that truly makes a difference? Commonwealth Dentistry is seeking a skilled Perio Dental Assistant to join our team!
As a key part of our periodontal care team, you'll:
Assist the periodontist during a variety of treatment procedures
Take and develop dental radiographs
Manage patients under sedation
Serve as our infection control officer
Help patients feel comfortable and confident before, during, and after treatment
Educate patients on oral care instructions and hygiene strategies
What we're looking for: a dedicated, compassionate dental professional with hands-on surgical dental assisting experience who's ready to bring skill and heart to every patient interaction.
Requirements
1+ year of Surgical Dental Assisting experience
Current X-Ray Certification
If you're passionate about periodontal care and want to be part of a supportive team where your work genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Job Details
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Dental Assistant in Virginia: $17–$22 an hour
- The middle half of 86 job posts in Virginia that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- August 26, 2026
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