Dental Assistant

Smile Brands•Sheboygan, WI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a dependable and adaptable Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated dental assistant who enjoys variety, teamwork, and travel within a clinical setting. In this role, you will primarily travel with a periodontist for approximately two weeks per month, typically on an every-other-week schedule, with the potential to expand to a third week in the future. During alternating weeks, you will support other offices in the region, assisting general dentists and hygienists as needed. This position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and comfort with a fast-paced, mobile work environment.

Requirements

Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Responsibilities

Travel with the periodontist to assigned office locations (approximately 2 weeks per month)
Set up, transport, and maintain dental instruments and clinical supplies
Load and unload instruments and equipment at each location efficiently and safely
Assist periodontist chairside during periodontal procedures
Support general dentists and hygienists during non-periodontal weeks
Ensure all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, organized, and accounted for
Maintain high standards of infection control and clinical readiness across all locations
Collaborate with multiple teams across different office environments