Oral Surgery Dental Assistant — Growth & Mentorship

Salt Dental Partners; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support the oral surgeon during complex procedures, prepare surgical rooms and sterilize equipment, and manage imaging and documentation. You will contribute to patient comfort and safety throughout the perioperative process.

The ideal candidate has 6+ months of dental assisting experience, proficiency in radiographs/CBCT, strong communication skills, and a reliable, team-oriented mindset.

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

Communication skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Punctuality

Detail oriented

Infection control

Education

Dental Assistant certification/registration

Tools

Radiography equipment

CBCT imaging

Job description

Salt Dental Partners is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support the oral surgeon during complex procedures, prepare surgical rooms and sterilize equipment, and manage imaging and documentation. You will contribute to patient comfort and safety throughout the perioperative process.

The ideal candidate has 6+ months of dental assisting experience, proficiency in radiographs/CBCT, strong communication skills, and a reliable, team-oriented mindset.