Surgical Dental Assistant: Implant & Full-Arch Support

Shared Practices Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Paid vacation and sick

Paid holidays

Scrub reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Shared Practices Group in Columbia, SC is seeking a highly motivated Surgical Dental Assistant with 1-2 years of surgical experience. You will help establish efficient back-office workflows, set up the operatory, and support the doctor and dental lab to deliver exceptional patient care.

Join a fast-growing practice that values teamwork and patient access to life-changing full-arch dentistry. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of surgical dental assisting experience.
• Knowledge of implant procedures (All-on-Four, overdentures).
• HIPAA and OSHA compliance; infection control.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical histories, vitals, meds, and alerts; notify doctor of concerns.
• Set up and break down operatory equipment; maintain charting.
• Assist doctor chairside during surgical and dental procedures.
• Capture CBCT and panoramic images accurately.
• Educate patients on procedures and post‑op instructions.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain treatment rooms per infection control protocols.
• Manage clinical inventory and supplies.

Skills

Dental terminology

Inventory management

Implant procedures

Alginate impressions

HIPAA compliance

CBCT imaging

Team player

Communication skills

Education

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Sedation monitoring certification

Tools

Open Dental software

Job description

Shared Practices Group in Columbia, SC is seeking a highly motivated Surgical Dental Assistant with 1-2 years of surgical experience. You will help establish efficient back-office workflows, set up the operatory, and support the doctor and dental lab to deliver exceptional patient care.

Join a fast-growing practice that values teamwork and patient access to life-changing full-arch dentistry. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative