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Brewster, NY
Full-time | On-site
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Periodontal Dental Assistant to work at a facility in Brewster, NY.
Pay Rate: $35 / hour
Duties:
Job Summary: As Periodontal Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized care by assisting the periodontist with surgical and non-surgical procedure, maintaining sterilization protocols, and educating patients on oral health and post-operative care. You will work in a fast-paced practice where attention to detail and compassion are key. Job Responsibilities: -Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for periodontal procedures. -Assist the periodontist with surgical procedures such as scaling and root planning, crown lengthening, dental implant placement and tissue grafting. -Ensure accurate documentation and charting of patient records. -Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post operative care instructions. -Monitor inventory and maintain adequate stock of instruments and supplies. -Ensure proper infection control protocols and OSHA compliance are met -Support front office staff with scheduling and patient communication as needed. -Foster a collaborative and professional clinical environment.
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Skills:
Required Skills & Experience: 1-2 years experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
Required Skills & Experience: 1-2 years experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
Education:
Required Education: -Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
Preferred Education: -N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure: -1-2 years experience (NYS).
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A
Required Education: -Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
Preferred Education: -N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure: -1-2 years experience (NYS).
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).
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Dental Assistant roles support dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, and provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
Practicing in NY requires licensure through the New York State Education Department — Mental Health Practitioners. Prospective practitioners should verify current licensing requirements, continuing education obligations, and supervised experience hours directly with the board before applying.