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Periodontal Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026
Overview

Here at Monarch Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

In this Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support our Periodontal team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

This position will work between our Salt Lake City, Sandy, Layton and Taylorsville offices.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 7-5, Tuesday 7-4, Wednesday 7-5, Thursday 7-5

Responsibilities

  • Seats and prepares the patients treatment including biopsies, grafting and pathology procedures & knowledgeable with implant case setup including components.
  • Maintain cleanliness and disinfectant protocols in operatory before and after treatment.
  • Be knowledgeable on emergency protocols (BLS/AED).
  • Send out Preop, Postop and MD clearance letters.
  • Accurately maintain Biopsy reports and logs.
  • Accurately review post-operative instructions.
  • Ability to accurately take periapical x-rays, CT scans and intraoral pictures
  • Monitors prosthetic cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
  • Accurately record medical/medication history.

Qualifications

  • 1 year Perio or Surgical experience required
  • Graduation from accredited Dental Assisting program -or- have passed the DANB Radiation Health & Safety exam to meet X-ray requirement
  • CPR certified required
  • Fluent in Spanish preferred

Compensation

21-24/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

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