Surgical Dental Assistant - Woodyard Periodontics

At Woodyard Periodontics, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.  

We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.  

Surgical Dental Assistant – Hands-On Patient Care  

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:  

• We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.  

• You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.  

• We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Prepare operatories for set-up, decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, restocking, maintaining lab & procedural areas and ensuring equipment is ready for each patient.  

• Provides positive customer service to patients by escorting, communicating, and prepping them for care by doctor. Review history and progress of treatment plans with patients.  

• Administers oxygen & IV sedation as needed, takes blood pressure  

• Takes X-Rays, impressions, pours & prepares study models, coordinates lab cases.  

• Records treatment information on patient’s charts, schedules appointments, and provides follow up and post op direction and instructions to patients.  

What You Need:  

• Graduate of accredited Surgical Assisting program  

• Two years of Surgical Assisting experience required 

• Prosthodontics experience experience: including bone grafting & implants 

• Skilled in utilizing standard surgical office equipment including Autoclave, statim, model trimmer, Panoramic/CBCT, oxygen, laser, intra oral camera, hand pieces, etc.  

• CPR & First Aid Certified  

Benefits We Offer:  

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan  

• Health and Vision Insurance  

• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program  

• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)  

• Paid Scrub Allowance  

• Career Growth and Development Opportunities  

At Woodyard Periodontics, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.