Periodontal Dental Assistant - Springfield, MA

NavitasPartners • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Periodontal Dental Assistant to support specialized dental procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will assist with both surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments while ensuring exceptional patient care, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to sterilization and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience required
• Strong understanding of dental procedures, terminology, and clinical workflows
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Experience assisting with X-rays, room setup, and instrument handling
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program required
• X-Ray Certification required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in periodontal, surgical, or pediatric dental settings preferred
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Assist with periodontal procedures including scaling and root planing, implants, tissue grafting, and other surgical treatments
• Take and process dental X-rays as required
• Maintain accurate patient records, charting, and clinical documentation
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection control, and sterilization protocols
• Monitor and manage inventory of dental supplies and instruments
• Support scheduling, patient communication, and other front-office tasks as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and collaborative clinical environment

Benefits

• Most competitive pay for every position
• Salary will be discussed upfront

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree