Periodontal Dental Assistant - Springfield, MA

Periodontal Dental Assistant

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts 01103

Schedule: Day Shift | 5 Days/Week | 8 Hours/Day

Duration: 13 Weeks

Weekly Hours: 40 Hours

Position Overview

"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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience required
• Prior experience in periodontal, surgical, or pediatric dental settings preferred
• 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

Education

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program required

Certifications

• X-Ray Certification required
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.