Dental Assistant - Periodontics

Description

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

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.

• 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

• 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

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

#indeedwavedp

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