Surgical Dental Assistant: Implants & General Dentistry

Morton Dental Group; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Health, vision, and life insurance

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Morton Dental Group is actively seeking a skilled RDA Surgical Assistant to support a wide range of general and surgical dental procedures. This role includes chairside assistance, prep of trays and rooms, and collaboration with doctors to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has TN Dental Assistant certification, experience in four-handed dentistry, and a commitment to infection-control standards. Join a fast-paced, modern practice with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• TN Dental Assistant certification or registration required by state regulations.
• Experience with four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of sterilization, infection-control, and patient-safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Professional demeanor and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry.
• Support restorative, crown and bridge, cosmetic, implant, surgical, and other advanced procedures.
• Prepare surgical trays, instruments, materials, equipment, and treatment rooms.
• Assist with extractions, implant procedures, and other surgical treatment based on experience.
• Maintain sterile technique and follow infection-control protocols.
• Review the schedule and patient records in advance to anticipate procedural needs.
• Take diagnostic radiographs and support imaging and intraoral scanning.
• Prepare anesthetic setups, impressions, temporary restorations, lab cases, and clinical materials.
• Maintain accurate chart notes, treatment documentation, and patient records.
• Provide postoperative instructions and patient education as directed by the dentist.
• Monitor patients and support patient safety within training and state requirements.
• Keep operatories clean, organized, stocked, and ready throughout the day.
• Maintain instruments and equipment according to OSHA and infection-control standards.
• Participate in morning huddle and help maintain efficient patient and schedule flow.
• Communicate important patient information clearly during handoffs.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Sterilization knowledge

Multi-tasking

Reliable attendance

Professional demeanor

Education

TN Dental Assistant certification or registration

Tools

Digital imaging

Intraoral scanners

CBCT technology

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Morton Dental Group is actively seeking a skilled RDA Surgical Assistant to support a wide range of general and surgical dental procedures. This role includes chairside assistance, prep of trays and rooms, and collaboration with doctors to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has TN Dental Assistant certification, experience in four-handed dentistry, and a commitment to infection-control standards. Join a fast-paced, modern practice with opportunities for growth.