Dental Assistant - Periodontics - $1,500 SOB

Land of Lakes Endodontics • Full-time • Mankato, Minnesota, United States • $25 - $30 / hour • 2w ago

Job Summary

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.

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

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