Dental Assistant - Western Mass Periodontics

Affinity Dental Management Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant ready to take your clinical skills further in periodontics, implant dentistry, and surgical care? Western Mass Periodontics & Implant Specialists is seeking a Full-Time Dental Surgical Assistant to join our established specialty team in Pittsfield, MA. This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional general dentistry and gain valuable hands‑on experience assisting with advanced periodontal and implant procedures.

You'll work alongside experienced specialists, utilize modern dental technology, and become an important part of a team focused on clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. If you're looking for competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a consistent weekday schedule, and the opportunity to continue developing your surgical skills, we'd love to meet you.

• Competitive Pay: $26/hour
• Full-Time, Consistent
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday | 8AM-5PM
• No Late Evenings: Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Generous Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Specialty Surgical
  
  Experience:
  
  Build valuable skills in periodontics, dental implants, grafting, and advanced surgical care
• CE & Professional Development: Continuing education and opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge
• Advanced Technology: Work with digital charting, Curve software, imaging technology, and modern specialty equipment
• Experienced Specialists: Work alongside periodontal providers and gain exposure to complex cases and advanced treatment
• Supportive Team Culture: Join an experienced clinical team that values communication, collaboration, and excellent patient care
• Career Growth: Access additional development and career opportunities through Affinity Dental Management’s growing network of practices

• Western Mass Periodontics & Implant Specialists
  • 435 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
• Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8AM–5PM

• Provide chairside assistance during periodontal, implant, grafting, and other surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Prepare patients, operatories, surgical instruments, materials, and equipment for treatment
• Take and process diagnostic-quality digital x-rays and assist with imaging
• Follow sterilization, infection-control, OSHA, and surgical safety protocols
• Provide compassionate patient support and explain pre- and post-operative instructions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and organized, treatment‑ready operatories
• Maintain instruments, equipment, supplies, and surgical inventory
• Collaborate with providers and the clinical team to keep procedures and patient flow running efficiently

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• Periodontal, implant, oral surgery, or other surgical assisting experience is a strong plus
• Dental assisting education or certification preferred
• Radiography certification preferred
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization, and infection‑control protocols
• Strong chairside, communication, and organizational skills
• Professional, dependable, calm, and comfortable working with surgical patients
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Specialty dentistry gives Dental Assistants the opportunity to develop clinical skills that can take their careers further. At Western Mass Periodontics & Implant Specialists, you'll gain exposure to periodontal surgery, dental implants,…