Periodontal Surgical Dental Assistant

Position Overview

Periodontal Surgical Dental Assistant – full‑time position at Star Dental Partners in Baltimore, Maryland. The position supports Dr. Peter Joseph, a top periodontist with over 20 years of experience, focusing on comprehensive periodontal and surgical care.

• Assist the periodontist with surgical and non‑surgical procedures.
• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instrumentation, equipment, and other dental materials as needed.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories.
• Support infection control and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide post‑operative care instructions.
• Maintain clean and stocked operatories.

• Active Maryland Radiology Certification for X‑Rays, EFDA Certification, CPR Certification; periodontal surgical experience preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years of dental assisting clinical experience.
• Reliable, efficient, and detail‑oriented with pride in task completion.
• Knowledge of dental treatments to answer patient questions skillfully.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to interact professionally with the doctor, staff, and patients.
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude, contributing to a family‑feel culture.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Bi‑lingual preferred.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Experience with digital software and scanning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinker, high integrity.

• Competitive compensation $27–30 hourly, dependent on experience.
• Monthly employee incentive program.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid company holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Paid basic life & AD&D insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short‑term disability.
• Voluntary life & AD&D insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Accidental injury, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives.

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with 30‑minute lunch breaks.

• Patient‑centric community approach.
• Work/life balance.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Strong business and operational teams.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for all employees and their households.
• Employee referral bonus program.