Surgical Implant Dental Assistant – Digital Dentistry Pro

South Jersey Smiles Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Continuing education opportunities

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

South Jersey Smiles is seeking an exceptional Surgical Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced, high-quality practice focused on comprehensive dentistry, implant surgery, sedation, and digital workflows. This role requires hands-on expertise in surgical procedures, digital imaging, and patient care.

You will collaborate closely with the doctor on advanced cases, including implants, bone grafting, and full-arch restorations, while embracing new technologies and delivering comfort to anxious

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical dental assisting with advanced procedures.
• Familiarity with CBCT, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing workflows.
• Willingness to learn new digital technologies and adapt to evolving practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor in dental implant surgeries, bone grafting, and sinus augmentation.
• Support oral conscious sedation cases and surgical extractions.
• Operate digital tools for imaging, planning, and guide fabrication.
• Capture and review digital photos, scans, and CBCT data for treatment planning.
• Educate patients and provide postoperative care instructions.
• Assist with full-arch implant cases and complex procedures.

Skills

Surgical dental assisting

Patient comfort

Team collaboration

Adaptability to technology

Education

RDA or EFDA certification

Tools

CBCT imaging

Intraoral scanner (Medit)

3Shape/Exocad/Blue Sky Plan

3D printing equipment

Job description

South Jersey Smiles is seeking an exceptional Surgical Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced, high-quality practice focused on comprehensive dentistry, implant surgery, sedation, and digital workflows. This role requires hands-on expertise in surgical procedures, digital imaging, and patient care.

You will collaborate closely with the doctor on advanced cases, including implants, bone grafting, and full-arch restorations, while embracing new technologies and delivering comfort to anxious