Dental Assistant

Now Hiring: Surgical Dental Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Canfield, OH
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (shortened Fridays - 2:30 PM)
Start Date: ASAP (ideally by May 5)

About Us

At Mahoning Valley Periodontics and Dental Implants, we are a small, highly specialized periodontal team focused on delivering outstanding periodontal surgical and implant care. We pride ourselves on a supportive, respectful work environment — where every team member matters. With our practice growing, we are seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant to join and help us continue offering excellent care.

Position Overview

This full-time role is primarily surgical assisting — supporting our periodontist in implant placements, grafting procedures, extractions, and more. You will also help lead clinical setup, sterilization coordination, and patient flow during surgical days.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured but supportive environment, wants to build deep surgical skills, and is looking for a long-term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside surgical assisting for implants, grafting, periodontal surgery
• Taking digital radiographs, impressions, intraoral photos
• Managing room turnover, instrument sterilization, tray setups
• Tracking surgical supplies and ordering as needed
• Supporting patient education and post-op care instructions
• Helping lead smooth daily clinical operations alongside the doctor

Requirements

• At least 1 year of surgical or periodontal assisting experience (required)
• Radiography certification (Ohio) (required)
• Calm, professional, and efficient clinical presence
• Great communication skills with patients and team
• Willingness to continue growing and learning advanced procedures
• Experience with Open Dental is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $22–$27/hour based on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (Including Good Friday)
• Retirement plan with match and Profit Sharing
• Scrubs provided
• 4-day workweek — no evenings, no weekends
• Positive, close-knit team culture

If you're an experienced surgical assistant looking for a supportive, patient-centered practice to call home, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now — interviews and working interviews are being scheduled immediately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour (depends upon experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Canfield, OH 44406 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canfield, OH 44406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person