Perio Dental Assistant
Specialized Dental Partners•Mankato, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Periodontal Dental Assistant to support our periodontist in providing high-quality periodontal and implant care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in periodontal procedures, and committed to excellent patient care and infection control standards. Schedule: Full Time, M-TH and half day on Friday
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of Dental Assisting experience (perio preferred)
- DA license with the state of MN
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with dental software systems
- Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a high-level clinical setting
Responsibilities
- Assist the periodontist during periodontal surgeries and procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Take and process dental radiographs
- Mix and prepare dental materials (cements, impression materials, sutures, membranes)
- Perform suctioning, retraction, and instrument transfer during procedures
- Educate patients on periodontal disease, post-op care, and oral hygiene instructions
- Document clinical notes accurately in the dental software
- Assist with scheduling, treatment coordination, and case presentations as needed
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations
- Manage inventory and restock clinical supplies
- Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- $1,000 Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
