Periodontist Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Periodontist Dental Assistant role is onsite in Saint Petersburg, FL. Compensation is $27–$35 per hour. The assistant works with Watts Dental’s in-house periodontist and other specialists to support patient care and specialty procedures. The role assists during procedures, prepares treatment rooms, manages instruments, and maintains infection control standards. It supports periodontal surgeries, implants, and advanced restorative procedures while helping patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their visits.

What you'll do

• Work with the periodontist and other specialists
• assist during procedures
• prepare treatment rooms and manage instruments
• maintain infection control standards
• support periodontal surgeries, implants, and advanced restorative procedures
• help patients feel informed and comfortable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

periodontist dental assistant

specialty dental assistant

periodontics

dental implants

dental surgery

x-ray certification

saint petersburg fl

watts dental

$27–$35/hour

full-time

medical dental vision

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• short- and long-term disability protection
• paid time off
• 401(k) with 3% match
• continuing education and professional development.

Why this role

Requires current Dental Assistant certification, X-ray certification, and at least one year of dental assisting experience with a specialist; periodontal experience is preferred.

About the employer

Watts Dental - St. Petersburg, FL is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.