Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our growing maxillofacial surgery team in Burleson, TX.

The role requires hands-on assistance with surgical procedures, strict adherence to infection control, and the ability to support patients through pre- and post-operative care. The ideal candidate will have current CPR/BLS, nitrous oxide and IV certification, and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Oral surgery dental assistant with hands-on experience in extractions, implants, grafting, and related procedures.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required by state regulations.
• Current nitrous oxide and IV certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, OSHA/HIPAA, and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures and prepare operatories and instruments.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control and OSHA standards.
• Monitor vital signs before, during, and after procedures; document appropriately.
• Assist with nitrous oxide administration and IV sedation within scope of practice.
• Take radiographs (panoramic/CBCT) as authorized and maintain equipment.

Skills

Oral surgery experience

CPR/BLS certified

Nitrous oxide certification

IV sedation experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Infection control knowledge

Radiography/digital imaging

Education

State-specific dental assistant credentialing

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]