Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

As an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant at Tend, you’ll play a critical role in delivering exceptional surgical and clinical support in a modern, patient-first environment. You’ll assist oral surgeons with a range of procedures, including extractions, bone grafts, implant placements, and other surgical interventions — ensuring safety, comfort, and precision at every step. Our Oral Surgery Dental Assistants are trusted experts who thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, combining technical skill with calm confidence and compassion.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, growth-minded culture that’s redefining what specialty care looks like — and having fun doing it.

• Provide surgical chairside assistance for oral surgery procedures including extractions, bone grafts, implants, and biopsies
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical trays according to OSHA and CDC infection control standards
• Assist with patient preparation, including review of medical history, vital signs, and procedural consent forms
• Support surgeons in the administration and monitoring of general anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation
• Anticipate the needs of the provider and maintain sterile field integrity throughout procedures
• Provide detailed post-operative care instructions and support patient education for at-home recovery
• Monitor and maintain surgical equipment, instruments, and supply inventory
• Collaborate with oral surgeons, dentists, and studio teammates to ensure a seamless and safe surgical experience
• Participate in ongoing clinical training and professional development opportunities

You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.

• Tend to Others – Deliver outstanding patient care and seamless chairside support. You put the patient and your team first, anticipating needs in fast-paced settings.
• Be Brave Enough to Lead – Act with integrity and take initiative to solve problems, uphold safety standards, and raise the bar for studio excellence.
• Savor the Ride – Celebrate wins, stay resilient in busy or challenging moments, and bring positivity to the workplace.
• Embrace Our Differences – Welcome and value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and feedback. Communicate with empathy, respect, and trust.
• Rooted in Growth – Seek ongoing learning and skill development—for yourself and for the strength of your team.

• Adapt in the Moment – Stay flexible and positive when schedules shift, patients need extra reassurance, or priorities change unexpectedly.
• Contribute to Team Success – Work seamlessly with dentists, hygienists, and teammates, sharing knowledge and supporting others to meet shared goals.
• Communicate with Clarity – Listen actively, explain information clearly, and adapt your style to meet the needs of patients and teammates.

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum 1–2 years of oral surgery or surgical assisting experience
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3…