Job detail

Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant

Platinum Dental Services UT

#Benefits #PTO #Inventory Management #Leadership #Compensation #Patient Care #Communication #Dental Assistant #Surgical Procedures

Quick overview

The Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant will welcome and prepare patients for treatments, assist the periodontist during procedures, and manage supplies for the traveling perio kit. This role is essential for maintaining consistency and training other dental assistants across multiple locations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have proven experience as a periodontal or specialty dental assistant and possess strong leadership and technical skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are also required, along with knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Inventory ManagementPatient CommunicationAttention to DetailLeadership SkillsSterilization ProtocolsPeriodontal Procedures4-Handed DentistrySurgical Setups

Job description

Description Join Platinum Dental as a Full-Time (Tuesday-Friday) Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant

Why You'll Love Working With Us Travel Reimbursement

Mileage included as part of total compensation.
Comprehensive
Benefits: Dental, 401K with company match, and more (available for full-time employees, over 30 hours per week).
Paid
Time
Off: Enjoy 1 week of PTO to balance work and life.
Paid
Holidays: Benefit from paid holidays each year.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package including hourly rate + mileage + bonuses ($20–$22/hr base range).
Schedule &
Travel
Details: This is a full-time, Tuesday–Friday position (8AM–5PM) with a 1-hour lunch.
You will travel between multiple
Platinum
Dental locations, including: Redwood Central Ogden South Ogden Fairfield Midvale Magna Tooele South Provo Bountiful Cache Valley North Ogden Providence (Starting June)

About the Role

Platinum Dental is seeking an experienced Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to serve as a specialty assistant within our periodontal program. This role is essential to supporting high-quality periodontal care across multiple offices. You will play a key part in maintaining consistency, training other dental assistants, and ensuring each location is fully prepared for periodontal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Welcome and prepare patients for periodontal treatments Assist the periodontist with 4-handed dentistry, surgical setups, and perio procedures Select, set up, and sterilize instruments and equipment Manage and order supplies for the traveling perio kit Communicate supply needs to each office Complete lab tasks as instructed Provide post-operative instructions Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked operatories Schedule appointments and maintain accurate patient records

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience Required: Proven experience as a periodontal or specialty dental assistant—this role requires a confident, lead-level assistant Leadership Skills: Ability to train other DAs and oversee perio setup consistency Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of periodontal instruments, surgical procedures, and sterilization protocols Organization: Excellent attention to detail; able to manage inventory across multiple locations Communication: Strong communication skills with patients, teams, and office leadership Regulatory Understanding: Knowledge of health & safety regulations Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join Platinum Dental as a Full-Time Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant and become a key leader in our periodontal program. Enjoy competitive pay, mileage, bonuses, benefits, and a supportive environment focused on excellence.