Periodontal Dental Assistant: Surgeries & Implants, Sign-on Bonus

Southern MN Perio; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible spending & HSA

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance & wellness

Additional voluntary benefits

And more

Job summary

Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a skilled Periodontal Dental Assistant to support our periodontist with high‑quality periodontal and implant care. The role requires attention to detail, infection control, and strong patient care.

Schedule is full time, M‑TH with a half day on Friday, in Minnesota. The candidate should have a MN dental assistant license, 1+ year of experience ( perio preferred ), and be proficient with dental software and radiography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MN Dental Assistant license required.
• 1+ years of dental assisting experience; perio preferred.
• Familiarity with dental software systems.
• Excellent communication and a team‑first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the periodontist during periodontal surgeries and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Mix and prepare dental materials (cements, impression materials, sutures, membranes)
• Perform suctioning, retraction, and instrument transfer during procedures
• Educate patients on periodontal disease, post-op care, and oral hygiene instructions
• Document clinical notes accurately in the dental software
• Assist with scheduling, treatment coordination, and case presentations as needed
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations
• Manage inventory and restock clinical supplies
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant license MN

Tools

Dental software systems

Job description

Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a skilled Periodontal Dental Assistant to support our periodontist with high‑quality periodontal and implant care. The role requires attention to detail, infection control, and strong patient care.

Schedule is full time, M‑TH with a half day on Friday, in Minnesota. The candidate should have a MN dental assistant license, 1+ year of experience ( perio preferred ), and be proficient with dental software and radiography.