Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant role is based in St. Petersburg, FL, with travel to Watts Dental offices in Palmetto, Apollo Beach, and Fishhawk. Compensation is $28–$35 per hour. The role supports Watts Dental’s specialty care, including periodontal services and advanced procedures. The assistant works with periodontists and other specialists to prepare for procedures, support patient care, and maintain infection-control standards across locations. The position helps patients feel informed and comfortable while supporting specialty cases such as periodontal surgeries, implants, and regenerative procedures.

What you'll do

• Assist periodontists and other specialists during procedures
• pack instruments and materials for work at different locations
• prepare treatment rooms and manage instruments
• maintain infection-control standards
• support periodontal surgeries, implants, and regenerative procedures
• help patients feel informed and comfortable. Travel is stated as 1–3 days per week to Palmetto, Apollo Beach, and Fishhawk offices. Schedule: Monday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Friday 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling specialty dental assistant

dental assistant

periodontal care

st. petersburg fl

watts dental

$28–$35/hr

iv sedation

x-ray certification

dental assistant certification

1–3 days weekly travel

implants

regenerative procedures

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting requires current dental assistant and X-ray certifications, experience with IV sedation and drawing blood, and at least one year of specialty dental assisting experience.

About the employer

Watts Dental - Lithia, FL is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.