Surgical Dental Assistant - Implants & Periodontics

Kitchen Guard of DMV; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & development

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Kitchen Guard of DMV in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant with 3+ years of dental assisting experience, preferably in periodontal or surgical procedures. You will help during periodontal, implant, and related surgeries, prepare rooms and instruments, and ensure strict infection-control protocols.

You will welcome patients, communicate post-operative instructions, and coordinate with the front-office team to maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced specialty practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience
• Strong clinical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to anticipate the doctor’s needs during procedures
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Assist the periodontist during periodontal, implant, and surgical procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, surgical trays, instruments, and materials
• Maintain infection-control and sterilization protocols
• Take radiographs and CBCT scans
• Assist with anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Provide post-operative instructions and patient education
• Monitor and support patients throughout surgical procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Skills

Dental assisting

Clinical skills

Communication

Infection control

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Kitchen Guard of DMV in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant with 3+ years of dental assisting experience, preferably in periodontal or surgical procedures. You will help during periodontal, implant, and related surgeries, prepare rooms and instruments, and ensure strict infection-control protocols.

You will welcome patients, communicate post-operative instructions, and coordinate with the front-office team to maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced specialty practice.