Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Full-Time with Benefits

Wave Dental Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Monthly CE opportunities

State-of-the-art facility

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists Detroit is seeking an experienced Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our multispecialty team in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. You will provide chairside support to the oral surgeon during surgeries, prepare rooms and equipment, and ensure patient comfort and safety.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and a proactive approach. This full-time role offers competitive pay, medical/vision, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance, PTO, and ongoing CE opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of dental assisting experience in oral surgery.
• DAANCE certification preferred.
• IV sedation certification or training preferred.
• Experience with surgical extractions, implants, and sedation procedures.
• Proficient in taking dental X-rays.
• Familiar with sterile technique and infection control.
• Experience with Open Dental is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the oral surgeon during surgical procedures (extractions, implants).
• Prepare surgical treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment.
• Assist with IV sedation procedures and patient monitoring as trained.
• Document patient histories, vital signs, and clinical information.
• Take diagnostic dental X-rays and assist with imaging.
• Educate patients on preop/postop instructions.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Document care using Open Dental.
• Manage instruments, supplies, and inventory.
• Collaborate with the surgeon and clinical team for efficient scheduling.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

DAANCE certification

X-ray certificate

License: CDA/RDA/EFDA

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Wave Dental Specialists Detroit is seeking an experienced Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our multispecialty team in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. You will provide chairside support to the oral surgeon during surgeries, prepare rooms and equipment, and ensure patient comfort and safety.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and a proactive approach. This full-time role offers competitive pay, medical/vision, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance, PTO, and ongoing CE opportunities in a