Surgical Dental Assistant: Implants & Full-Arch Support

Shared Practices Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability and additional福利

Job summary

Shared Practices Group in the United States seeks a Surgical Dental Assistant with 1–2 years of surgical experience to help establish efficient back-office workflows and support doctors and the dental lab. You will assist chairside across procedures, manage instruments, and ensure sterile room readiness for optimal patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and administrative teams, strong organization, and handling daily operations to maintain high-quality service in a

Qualifications

• Review patient histories, vitals, medications, and alerts; notify doctor of concerns promptly.
• Set up and break down operatory equipment and charting per regulatory standards.
• Chairside assistance during diverse surgical and dental procedures.
• Capture CBCT and panoramic images with accuracy.
• Educate patients on procedures, medications, and pre-/post-operative instructions.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain rooms per infection control protocols.
• Manage clinical inventory and supplies.
• Support front desk staff and foster teamwork.
• Maintain readiness by following chairside protocols.
• Oversee basic maintenance of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor chairside during surgical/dental procedures
• Capture CBCT and panoramic images with accuracy
• Educate patients on procedures and post-operative care
• Maintain infection control and sterilize instruments
• Manage inventory and supplies
• Coordinate with front desk for smooth operations
• Support lab operations as needed
• Maintain readiness with chairside protocols
• Oversee equipment maintenance
• Provide a collaborative team environment

Skills

Dental terminology

Inventory management

Implant procedures

Alginate impression

OSHA compliance

HIPAA compliance

CBCT imaging

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Sedation monitoring certification

Radiology certification

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Shared Practices Group in the United States seeks a Surgical Dental Assistant with 1–2 years of surgical experience to help establish efficient back-office workflows and support doctors and the dental lab. You will assist chairside across procedures, manage instruments, and ensure sterile room readiness for optimal patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical and administrative teams, strong organization, and handling daily operations to maintain high-quality service in a