Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Smile Brands Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a skilled Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to support our oral and maxillofacial surgery team in a fast-paced clinic. The role requires hands-on experience with surgical procedures, strict infection control, and high standards of patient care.

The position runs Monday–Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, with duties including assisting surgeons, preparing operatories, radiography, and patient recovery in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current nitrous oxide certification
• Current IV certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Meets state credentialing requirements
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Proficiency in dental radiography and digital imaging

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures including extractions, implants, and bone grafts.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control.
• Support nitrous oxide administration and IV sedation within scope.
• Monitor vital signs before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare patients, position them, and assist post‑op recovery.
• Take panoramic and CBCT radiographs as authorized.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/BLS certified

Nitrous oxide certified

IV certification

IV sedation experience

Dental radiography

HIPAA/OSHA knowledge

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team player

Education

RDA credentials

Tools

Practice management software

Digital imaging software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our growing oral and maxillofacial surgery team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience assisting with oral surgical procedures, a strong understanding of surgical protocols, and the ability to provide exceptional patient care in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

monday-friday 6am-2pm

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures, including extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, bone grafting, and other oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare surgical operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control and OSHA standards.
• Assist with nitrous oxide administration and IV sedation procedures within applicable state regulations and authorized scope of practice.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs before, during, and after procedures as directed.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and postoperative recovery.
• Take diagnostic dental radiographs, including panoramic and CBCT imaging, as authorized.
• Properly clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant, preferably in an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.
• Meet all state‑specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current nitrous oxide certification
• Current IV certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, and infection prevention.
• Experience assisting with IV sedation and monitoring patients during surgical procedures.
• Proficiency in dental radiography and digital imaging.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented clinical environment.
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of oral surgery assisting experience.
• Experience with dental implant surgery, bone grafting, and complex extractions.
• Dental assisting credentials such as RDA or applicable state‑recognized certifications.
• Experience with electronic dental records and practice management software.
• Additional anesthesia monitoring or surgical assisting training.

Compensation

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone.

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]