Periodontal Dental Assistant

Sage Dental; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Dental in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will support periodontists with exams, surgeries, and periodontal maintenance, while preparing and sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and ensuring accurate charting and documentation.

You will educate patients on periodontal therapies, post-operative care, and daily oral hygiene, contributing to a clean, safe operatory and a culture that emphasizes teamwork

Qualifications

• Proficient in assisting periodontists during exams and procedures.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Ability to educate patients on periodontal therapies and post-op care.

Responsibilities

• Support periodontists with exams, surgeries, and periodontal maintenance.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Take radiographs and ensure accurate charting and documentation.
• Educate patients on periodontal therapies, post-op care, and oral hygiene.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiography (x-ray) skills

Patient education

Sterilization processes

Tools

Dental 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.