Periodontal Dental Assistant Job in Atlanta, Georgia

(Job ID: 548429)

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Responsibilities: *Prepare operatories for periodontal procedures (scaling, root planing, surgeries, implant placements) *Sterilize and arrange surgical instruments and materials. *Take and process dental X-rays, including full-mouth series and CBCT scans if needed. *Record and chart periodontal probing depths and other clinical findings. *Assist chairside during surgeries (e.g., flap surgeries, grafting, implant placement, crown lengthening). *Manage suction, retract tissue, and maintain a sterile field. *Mix impression materials, cements, and surgical solutions. *Provide postoperative instructions to patients. *Monitor patients during and after procedures, especially when sedation is used. *Maintain sterile technique and surgical trays. *Assist with suture removal and postoperative dressing placement. *Handle tissue samples if biopsies are taken. *Monitor healing and assist with follow-up visits. *Greet and prepare patients for procedures. *Support patients in understanding treatment plans and answer basic questions (under supervision of the periodontist). Benefits: Health, 401K, Dental Treatment