Dental Assistant: Implant & Grafting Support (Mon-Fri)

1300SMILES Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Periodontics and Implants in Turner, Canberra, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our specialist team. This chairside role focuses on surgical procedures, implant and grafting support, with training and mentorship in a friendly, patient-centred practice.

You’ll work closely with our periodontist, hygienists and front office, handling instrument preparation, sterile processing and accurate clinical notes while keeping patients calm and informed throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or a Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher).
• Specialist experience (e.g., orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, or implants) is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment
• Assisting with dental implant placement and grafting procedures
• Preparing surgical set-ups and maintaining a sterile field
• Sterilising and reprocessing instruments in line with infection control standards
• Keeping patients calm and informed before, during and after surgery
• Communicating with referring practices about appointments and treatment updates
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes in the practice management software

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Surgical assistance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Capital Periodontics and Implants in Turner, Canberra, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our specialist team. This chairside role focuses on surgical procedures, implant and grafting support, with training and mentorship in a friendly, patient-centred practice.

You’ll work closely with our periodontist, hygienists and front office, handling instrument preparation, sterile processing and accurate clinical notes while keeping patients calm and informed throughout treatment.