Periodontics Dental Assistant — Implants & Surgery Pro

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Monthly continuing education

Career growth and advancement

Specialty training and cross-training

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant specializing in periodontics to support our Periodontist. This full-time role focuses on assisting during periodontal procedures, preparing rooms, and ensuring patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have periodontal experience, open dental familiarity, and enjoy a fast-paced specialty setting. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to cross-train in Endodontics or Oral Surgery.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Periodontal experience required.
• Experience assisting with implants, grafting, extractions, or periodontal surgery strongly preferred.
• Endodontic and/or Oral Surgery assisting experience is a major plus.
• Experience with Open Dental preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment.
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Periodontist during periodontal and surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, surgical setups, and materials.
• Assist with periodontal surgeries, implant procedures, grafting, and other specialty treatments.
• Take dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures.
• Support patient preparation, seating, and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout treatment.
• Cross-train and assist with Endodontics and/or Oral Surgery when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Periodontal experience

Implants & grafting

Endodontics / Oral Surgery

Open Dental

Fast-paced environment

Reliability & organization

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

X-ray certificate

CPR & First Aid

State CDA/RDA/EFDA (as applicable)

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant specializing in periodontics to support our Periodontist. This full-time role focuses on assisting during periodontal procedures, preparing rooms, and ensuring patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have periodontal experience, open dental familiarity, and enjoy a fast-paced specialty setting. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to cross-train in Endodontics or Oral Surgery.