Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Salt Dental Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Washington, DC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the oral surgery team and patient experience. You will assist the oral surgeon during procedures, prepare rooms and instruments, and help with imaging and post-operative guidance.

We value teamwork, precision, and patient care, offering modern facilities, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative dental practice.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in oral surgery
• Proficient in surgical assisting techniques and infection control protocols
• Comfortable taking high quality radiographs and CBCT scans
• Able to anticipate procedural needs and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and patient rapport
• Reliable, punctual, detail oriented, and a strong team player
• Dental Assistant certification or registration as required by state law

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures including extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and biopsies
• Prepare the treatment room, surgical trays, instruments, and anesthesia equipment
• Take and process panoramic, periapical, and 3D cone beam CT images as needed
• Provide detailed post operative instructions to patients and caregivers
• Sterilize instruments and maintain an OSHA compliant surgical environment
• Accurately record patient medical histories and surgical documentation
• Manage surgical supply inventory and ordering
• Assist with sedation monitoring (nitrous and IV) per office protocol and state guidelines

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

CBCT imaging

Radiography equipment

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures including extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and biopsies
• Prepare the treatment room, surgical trays, instruments, and anesthesia equipment
• Take and process panoramic, periapical, and 3D cone beam CT images as needed
• Provide detailed post operative instructions to patients and caregivers
• Sterilize instruments and maintain an OSHA compliant surgical environment
• Accurately record patient medical histories and surgical documentation
• Manage surgical supply inventory and ordering
• Assist with sedation monitoring (nitrous and IV) per office protocol and state guidelines

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in oral surgery
• Proficient in surgical assisting techniques and infection control protocols
• Comfortable taking high quality radiographs and CBCT scans
• Able to anticipate procedural needs and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and patient rapport
• Reliable, punctual, detail oriented, and a strong team player
• Dental Assistant certification or registration as required by state law

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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