Dental Assistant - Periodontics
About the job
- Previous dental assisting experience is required.
- Periodontal experience is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the dental profession, is required.
- A valid X-ray certificate is required.
- A current license is required if working as a CDA, RDA, or EFDA, according to state requirements.
- A CPR and first aid certificate is required.
- Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment.
- Candidates must be able to anticipate the doctor's needs and work efficiently chairside.
- Candidates must be willing to learn and support multiple specialties.
- Assist the Periodontist during periodontal and surgical procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, surgical setups, and materials.
- Assist with periodontal surgeries, implant procedures, grafting, and other specialty treatments.
- Take dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging.
- Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures.
- Support patient preparation, seating, and post-operative instructions.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
- Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout treatment.
- Cross-train and assist with Endodontics and/or Oral Surgery when needed.
- Experience assisting with implants, grafting, extractions, or periodontal surgery is strongly preferred.
- Endodontic and/or Oral Surgery assisting experience is a major plus.
- Experience with Open Dental is preferred.
About the company
Wave Dental Professionals supports a network of general and specialty dental practices serving patients across several U.S. states. The group partners with dentists to handle the business side of running a practice while aiming to preserve clinical decisions at the local office. Its central team supplies marketing, operating tools and practice support so dentists can focus on treatment and patient relationships. The business combines patient care through its affiliated offices with partnerships for dentists building or managing multiple practices. Wave also markets Tidal Aligners, a clear aligner treatment built around digital scans and customized treatment plans, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dentists get funded development: Dream Dental's advertised associate role includes $1,000 annual education reimbursement and monthly webinars.
- Hygienists get longer weekends: Norcross's advertised role runs Monday through Thursday with Fridays and weekends off.
- Clinical teams get ongoing resources: Wave promises lifetime access to expert training and technology.
What critics are saying
- Sales pressure reaches patient coordination: Norcross's senior case manager role requires closing higher-dollar treatments and tracking acceptance metrics.
- Saturday availability is required: the Goodlettsville dentist opening rotates its four-day schedule across three different weekly patterns.
- Parallel appointments shape hygiene work: the Norcross opening pairs a dual-column patient schedule with a dedicated assistant.
What makes Wave Dental Professionals unique
- Clinicians have a governance route: Wave lists a clinical advisory board alongside Hygiene Hero and Top Doc advancement paths.
- Wave keeps patient access local: offices trade as Dream Dental, Norcross Dental Associates and other practice brands.
- Aligner care includes recurring visits: Tidal patients return every six to eight weeks for monitoring.
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