Traveling Periodontic Dental Assistant

Northshore Home Health Care; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Traveling Periodontic Dental Assistant to support periodontists across multiple locations in Texas, including Irving. The role focuses on chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries, implant placements, and maintenance visits.

You will prepare operatories, manage instruments with strict infection control, take digital radiographs, document patient information, and communicate treatment plans and postoperative instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in periodontic procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and digital radiography.
• Strong communication and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist periodontists chairside during procedures, including periodontal surgeries, implant placements, and maintenance visits.
• Prepare operatories and maintain dental instruments, ensuring strict infection control protocols.
• Take digital radiographs and document patient information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providing treatment preparation and post-operative instructions.
• Support efficient scheduling and collaborate with dental teams across multiple locations.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and professional growth.

Skills

Infection control

Digital radiography

Communication

Travel between locations

Team oriented

Job description

Role:

Traveling Periodontic Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist periodontists chairside during procedures, including periodontal surgeries, implant placements, and maintenance visits.
• Prepare operatories and maintain dental instruments, ensuring strict infection control protocols.
• Take digital radiographs and document patient information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providing treatment preparation and post-operative instructions.
• Support efficient scheduling and collaborate with dental teams across multiple locations.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and professional growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience assisting in periodontic procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and digital radiography.
• Strong communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to travel between multiple practice locations.
• Team-oriented with a focus on efficiency and quality care.