Part-Time Specialty Dental Assistant: Perio & Oral Surgery

Smile Brands Inc.; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Specialty Dental Assistant in Sandy, UT to work with our Periodontist on Mondays and Fridays, and 1–2 Thursdays a month to assist our Oral Surgeon.

You’ll support the clinical team, prepare treatment rooms, take X-rays where permitted, and provide patient guidance to ensure a comfortable visit. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and ongoing learning in a specialty setting.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before your start date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, dependable and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but qualified new dental assistants may be considered depending on the practice and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and specialists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Take and prepare dental X-rays and other diagnostic records, when permitted by state regulations and within your credentials.
• Provide patients with clear, compassionate guidance on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain appropriate infection control, sterilization and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and supplies.
• Support an efficient, organized clinical environment.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.
• Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Teamwork

Patient care orientation

Positive dependable attitude

CPR/BLS certification

Education

State-specific dental assistant credentialing

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Specialty Dental Assistant in Sandy, UT to work with our Periodontist on Mondays and Fridays, and 1–2 Thursdays a month to assist our Oral Surgeon.

You’ll support the clinical team, prepare treatment rooms, take X-rays where permitted, and provide patient guidance to ensure a comfortable visit. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and ongoing learning in a specialty setting.