Periodontal Dental Assistant

Sage Dental; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Dental is seeking a dedicated Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our healthcare team in Atlanta, GA. You will support periodontists with exams, surgeries, and maintenance, prepare and sterilize instruments, and take radiographs while ensuring accurate charting and documentation.

You will educate patients on periodontal therapies, post-op care, and daily oral hygiene as part of a collaborative, patient-focused practice that values growth and impact on oral health.

Qualifications

• Educate patients on periodontal therapies and oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and charting with accuracy.
• Educate patients on post-op care and home care routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist periodontists during exams, surgeries, and maintenance procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and operatory.
• Take radiographs for patient evaluation and treatment planning.

Skills

Patient education

Chart documentation

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Sage Dental is seeking a dedicated Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will support periodontists with exams, surgeries, and periodontal maintenance, prepare and sterilize instruments, take radiographs, and ensure accurate charting and documentation. You’ll educate patients on periodontal therapies, post-op care, and oral hygiene, while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant operatory. We offer a supportive, team-focused culture, opportunities to grow your skills, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients’ oral and overall health.