Dental Surgical Assistant – Periodontics & Oral Surgery

Job overview

The Dental Surgical Assistant – Periodontics & Oral Surgery role is onsite in South Portland, ME, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $25–$31 per hour. The practice focuses on periodontics and oral surgery and aims to provide strong patient experiences in collaboration with referring general dentists. The assistant supports oral surgery procedures and patient care by helping surgeons, completing preoperative tasks, maintaining sterile conditions, documenting care, monitoring patient status, and obtaining radiographs. The role helps keep clinical operations organized and supports safe, attentive care.

What you'll do

• Assist surgeons during procedures
• complete preoperative tasks
• maintain sterile environments
• document patient care
• participate in discussions with surgeons
• monitor patient status
• handle advanced equipment
• obtain radiographs
• prepare detailed patient narratives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental surgical assistant

periodontics

oral surgery

patient care

surgical assistance

radiographs

sterile technique

south portland me

corey + then dental

$25–$31/hr

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• health savings account
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• employee assistance program
• BLS/CPR certification
• career advancement opportunities
• discount and rewards marketplace.

Why this role

BLS certification is required or must be completed within one month of hire; previous dental, periodontics, or oral surgery experience is beneficial; DAANCE, licensed dental assistant, and radiology credentials are preferred or a plus.

About the employer

Corey + Then Dental Implants, Periodontics, Oral Surgery is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.