Surgical Dental Assistant: Implants & Full-Arch Care

Kansas City Dentures and Implants, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Shared Practices Group is seeking a motivated Surgical Dental Assistant with 1–2 years of relevant experience. You will help establish and organize the back office, develop efficient workflows, and ensure the sterile room supports optimal patient care.

Collaboration with clinical and administrative teams is essential to delivering exceptional service. You will directly support the doctor and dental lab operations, manage inventory, and contribute to a compliant, patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• Basic dental terminology knowledge.
• Inventory management and supply ordering experience.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with CBCT and panoramic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Review patient histories and document medications and conditions.
• Set up and break down operatory equipment per standards and schedule.
• Chairside assistance during surgical and dental procedures.
• Capture CBCT and panoramic images accurately.
• Educate patients on procedures and post-operative care.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain treatment rooms per infection control.
• Manage clinical inventory and supplies.
• Support front desk staff and foster teamwork.
• Maintain readiness and follow chairside protocols.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Dental terminology

Inventory management

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Organization

CBCT/panoramic imaging

Education

CPR certification

X-Ray certification

Sedation monitoring certification

Experiential background in oral surgery

Tools

Open Dental software

CBCT imaging equipment

X-ray machines

Job description

Shared Practices Group is seeking a motivated Surgical Dental Assistant with 1–2 years of relevant experience. You will help establish and organize the back office, develop efficient workflows, and ensure the sterile room supports optimal patient care.

Collaboration with clinical and administrative teams is essential to delivering exceptional service. You will directly support the doctor and dental lab operations, manage inventory, and contribute to a compliant, patient-centered practice.