Travel Perio Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a dependable and adaptable Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant in Sheboygan, WI. This position involves traveling with a periodontist and assisting in various dental offices, requiring strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient care. The role includes responsibilities such as setting up dental instruments, supporting general dentists, and ensuring high standards of infection control. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date).
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Travel with the periodontist to assigned office locations (approximately 2 weeks per month).
• Set up, transport, and maintain dental instruments and clinical supplies.
• Assist periodontist chairside during periodontal procedures.
• Support general dentists and hygienists during non-periodontal weeks.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Dental assistant credentialing requirements

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a dependable and adaptable Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated dental assistant who enjoys variety, teamwork, and travel within a clinical setting.

Position Overview

In this role, you will primarily travel with a periodontist for approximately two weeks per month, typically on an every-other-week schedule, with the potential to expand to a third week in the future. During alternating weeks, you will support other offices in the region, assisting general dentists and hygienists as needed. This position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and comfort with a fast-paced, mobile work environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon-Thurs 7:45-5, Fri 7:45-4

Responsibilities

• Travel with the periodontist to assigned office locations (approximately 2 weeks per month)
• Set up, transport, and maintain dental instruments and clinical supplies
• Load and unload instruments and equipment at each location efficiently and safely
• Assist periodontist chairside during periodontal procedures
• Support general dentists and hygienists during non-periodontal weeks
• Ensure all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, organized, and accounted for
• Maintain high standards of infection control and clinical readiness across all locations
• Collaborate with multiple teams across different office environments

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].