Dental Assistant

Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision insurance

401(k) with matching/profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education support

Employee dental discount

Aflac options

Job summary

Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a motivated entry-level surgical assistant to join a high-level team focused on precision and patient outcomes.

No prior experience required; we train the right candidate to assist in implant surgeries, grafting, and digital workflows, including intraoral scanning and 3D printing. This role offers growth into a surgical assistant position with benefits such as health insurance, PTO, and continuing education support.

Qualifications

• No experience required; willing to train.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented and coachable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in periodontal and implant surgeries.
• Support clinical flow and patient experience.
• Help coordinate surgical and digital workflows.
• Maintain a clean, organized operatory.

Skills

Communication

Team mindset

Tools

Intraoral scanners

3D printing

Digital workflows

Job description

Join a High-Level Surgical Team.

We’re a specialty periodontal and implant practice focused on precision, efficiency, and long-term patient outcomes.

No experience? No problem. We’re more interested in mindset than résumé—and we’re willing to train the right person.

Our assistants are actively involved in implant surgery, grafting procedures, and modern digital workflows—not just basic assisting.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in periodontal and implant surgeries.
• Support clinical flow and patient experience.
• Help coordinate surgical and digital workflows.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient operatory.

What Makes This Role Different:

• Exposure to implants, grafting, and surgical procedures.
• Hands-on use of intraoral scanners and 3D printing.
• Involvement in guided implant workflows and digital case planning.
• Opportunity to grow into a high-level surgical assistant role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and team mindset.
• Detail-oriented and coachable.
• Positive, calm, patient-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus:

• Dental Assistant (DA) or RDA experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Growth & Development:

We train the right candidates and support advancement into surgical assisting and digital workflows beyond what most practices offer.

Benefits:

• Health & Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching/profit sharing.
• Paid Time Off.
• Continuing Education support.
• Employee dental discount.
• Aflac options.