Dental Assistant - Periodontics

Description

Dental Assistant – Periodontics

• Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI
• Position: Full-Time Dental Assistant
• Pay: $20–$26/hour , based on experience and negotiable

Join Our Periodontal Team!

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant with a background in periodontics who enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty environment? Do you take pride in providing excellent patient care while supporting complex specialty procedures?

Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice in Dearborn Heights, Michigan , and we are looking for a dependable, motivated Dental Assistant to primarily support our Periodontist .

This is a great opportunity for someone with periodontal experience who also wants the opportunity to continue learning and cross-train in other specialty areas. While your primary focus will be Periodontics, the ability and willingness to assist with Endodontics or Oral Surgery as needed would be a strong plus.

What You’ll Do

• •Assist the Periodontist during periodontal and surgical procedures
• •Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, surgical setups, and materials
• •Assist with periodontal surgeries, implant procedures, grafting, and other specialty treatments
• •Take dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging
• •Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures
• •Support patient preparation, seating, and post-operative instructions
• •Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• •Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout treatment
• •Cross-train and assist with Endodontics and/or Oral Surgery when needed

What We’re Looking For

• •Previous dental assisting experience required
• •Periodontal experience required
• •Experience assisting with implants, grafting, extractions, or periodontal surgery strongly preferred
• •Endodontic and/or Oral Surgery assisting experience is a major plus
• •Experience with Open Dental preferred
• •Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment
• •Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• •Able to anticipate the doctor's needs and work efficiently chairside
• •Positive, team-oriented attitude
• •Willingness to learn and support multiple specialties

Why Join Wave Dental Specialists?

We believe in investing in our team and creating opportunities for employees to build long-term careers.

We offer:

• •$20–$26/hour , based on experience and negotiable
• •Medical/health insurance
• •Vision insurance
• •401(k) with company match
• •Life insurance
• •Short-term and long-term disability
• •Paid time off (PTO)
• •Paid holidays
• •Monthly continuing education opportunities
• •Career growth and advancement opportunities
• •Specialty training and cross-training opportunities
• •Modern technology and a state-of-the-art multi-specialty environment

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant with a strong periodontal background , enjoy specialty dentistry, and are interested in expanding your skills across Perio, Endo, and Oral Surgery , we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and join the team at Wave Dental Specialists!

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Requirements

Education and Training

• •High School Diploma or equivalent.
• •Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• •Valid X-ray certificate.
• •Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• •CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager