Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Dental Surgical Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Private Oral Surgery Practice – Wilmington, NC Full-Time | Competitive Pay Benefits

Join One of Wilmington’s Premier Oral Surgery Teams

Our established private oral and maxillofacial surgery practice is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant to join our growing team. We are looking for a motivated, patient-focused professional with a strong background in oral surgery who takes pride in delivering exceptional clinical care and creating an outstanding patient experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled oral surgeon in a modern, technology-driven practice dedicated to excellence in implant dentistry and oral surgery.

Required Experience

Applicants must have prior dental assisting experience.

Qualified candidates should have experience assisting with:

· Dental implant placement procedures

· Bone grafting and ridge preservation

· Surgical extractions

· Full-arch implant procedures (All-on-X experience preferred)

· Surgical setup, sterilization, and infection control protocols

Responsibilities

· Assist the oral surgeon during implant and oral surgery procedures

· Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and implant components

· Maintain sterile fields and ensure compliance with OSHA and infection control standards

· Monitor and support patients throughout surgical appointments

· Take radiographs and CBCT scans as permitted by state regulations

· Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient education

· Manage surgical inventory and implant supplies

· Accurately document treatment and patient information in the electronic health record

· Report directly to the clinical manager for clinic related needs

Qualifications

· Minimum 1 year of oral surgery assisting experience

· Current ACLS and CPR/BLS certification

· Dental Assisting certification as required by North Carolina

· Strong knowledge of implant workflows and surgical instrumentation

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment

· Professional appearance and positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications

· DA certification

· Experience with guided implant surgery

· Familiarity with Straumann or similar implant systems

· Experience using CBCT and digital treatment planning technologies

Benefits

· Competitive compensation based on experience.

· Performance-based bonus opportunities

· Health insurance benefits

· Paid holidays and paid time off

· Continuing education opportunities

· Uniform allowance

· Supportive and collaborative team culture

· Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Schedule

· Full-time

· Monday through Thursday

Location

Wilmington, NC

Apply Today

If you have dental assisting experience and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience.

Only candidates with dental assisting experience will be considered.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30