Dental Assistant - Periodontics

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Monthly continuing education

Career growth and advancement

Specialty training and cross-training

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant specializing in periodontics to support our Periodontist. This full-time role focuses on assisting during periodontal procedures, preparing rooms, and ensuring patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have periodontal experience, open dental familiarity, and enjoy a fast-paced specialty setting. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to cross-train in Endodontics or Oral Surgery.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Periodontal experience required.
• Experience assisting with implants, grafting, extractions, or periodontal surgery strongly preferred.
• Endodontic and/or Oral Surgery assisting experience is a major plus.
• Experience with Open Dental preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment.
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Periodontist during periodontal and surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, surgical setups, and materials.
• Assist with periodontal surgeries, implant procedures, grafting, and other specialty treatments.
• Take dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures.
• Support patient preparation, seating, and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout treatment.
• Cross-train and assist with Endodontics and/or Oral Surgery when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Periodontal experience

Implants & grafting

Endodontics / Oral Surgery

Open Dental

Fast-paced environment

Reliability & organization

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

X-ray certificate

CPR & First Aid

State CDA/RDA/EFDA (as applicable)

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant – Periodontics

Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI
Position: Full-Time Dental Assistant
Pay: $20–$26/hour, based on experience and negotiable

Join Our Periodontal Team!

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant with a background in periodontics who enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty environment? Do you take pride in providing excellent patient care while supporting complex specialty procedures?

Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and we are looking for a dependable, motivated Dental Assistant to primarily support our Periodontist.

This is a great opportunity for someone with periodontal experience who also wants the opportunity to continue learning and cross-train in other specialty areas. While your primary focus will be Periodontics, the ability and willingness to assist with Endodontics or Oral Surgery as needed would be a strong plus.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Periodontist during periodontal and surgical procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, surgical setups, and materials
• Assist with periodontal surgeries, implant procedures, grafting, and other specialty treatments
• Take dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures
• Support patient preparation, seating, and post-operative instructions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout treatment
• Cross-train and assist with Endodontics and/or Oral Surgery when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Periodontal experience required
• Experience assisting with implants, grafting, extractions, or periodontal surgery strongly preferred
• Endodontic and/or Oral Surgery assisting experience is a major plus
• Experience with Open Dental preferred
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Able to anticipate the doctor's needs and work efficiently chairside
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn and support multiple specialties

Why Join Wave Dental Specialists?

We believe in investing in our team and creating opportunities for employees to build long-term careers.

We offer:

• $20–$26/hour, based on experience and negotiable
• Medical/health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Monthly continuing education opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Specialty training and cross-training opportunities
• Modern technology and a state-of-the-art multi-specialty environment

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Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager