Dental Assistant - Periodontics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth and advancement

Cross-training opportunities

Modern technology

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI, seeks a Dental Assistant to support our Periodontist in a fast-paced, multi-specialty setting. Primary duties include chairside assistance, room preparation, and imaging for periodontal treatments and implants.

The ideal candidate has periodontal experience, radiography certification, and willingness to cross-train in Endodontics or Oral Surgery. Applicants must be dependable, organized, and team-oriented.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year related dental experience.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA/RDA/EFDA per state requirements.
• CPR & first aid certificate.

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 experience

periodontal experience

implants grafting surgeries

endodontics or oral surgery experience

Open Dental

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

X-ray certificate

Valid license (CDA/RDA/EFDA)

CPR & first aid certificate

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

#indeedwavedp

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