Dental Assistant - Periodontics (4-Day Week)

Affinity Dental Management, Inc.; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

4-day workweek

Comprehensive benefits

Paid specialty training

Job summary

NobelPerio in Agawam, MA is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our specialty team. This role offers a 4-day workweek, paid, hands-on training, and a strong pathway into specialty dentistry.

You’ll work with periodontal providers, assist with implants and grafting, and gain advanced surgical skills in a modern, patient-centered practice while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive FT benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiography certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Current CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills.
• Familiarity with infection-control and clinical safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during periodontal, implant, grafting, surgical, and non-surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment for treatment.
• Support the provider during procedures by anticipating clinical needs and maintaining efficient surgical flow.
• Take and process diagnostic-quality digital radiographs and assist with imaging.
• Follow sterilization, infection-control, OSHA, biohazard, and surgical safety protocols.
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout treatment.
• Review pre- and post-operative instructions with patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment-ready operatories.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, clinical supplies, and surgical inventory.
• Collaborate with the provider and clinical team to deliver an organized, efficient patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Patient care

Calm under pressure

Education

Dental assisting program certificate

Job description

NobelPerio in Agawam, MA is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our specialty team. This role offers a 4-day workweek, paid, hands-on training, and a strong pathway into specialty dentistry.

You’ll work with periodontal providers, assist with implants and grafting, and gain advanced surgical skills in a modern, patient-centered practice while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive FT benefits.