Traveling Periodontist Assistant

DentistNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Traveling Periodontic Assistant- Tuesday-Cary Greenlevel, Wednesday- Garner, Thursday- Fuquay Broad, OFF- Monday and Friday

The Traveling Periodontic Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting the Periodontist in delivering high-quality patient care. This includes providing chairside assistance, maintaining operatory and inventory readiness, ensuring strict infection control, preparing instruments and materials, and helping create a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Assist the Periodontist during all procedures.
  • Reinforce preventive and post-treatment care instructions to patients.
  • Seat and prepare patients for treatment while helping them feel calm and comfortable.
  • Support the patient throughout procedures by maintaining a reassuring presence.
  • Clean and disinfect operatories after each visit in accordance with infection control standards.
  • Prepare tray setups and sterilize instruments.
  • Expose digital radiographs.
  • Take preliminary impressions as needed.
  • Monitor lab cases and ensure they are ready for scheduled appointments.
  • Maintain accuracy within the lab tracking system.
  • Manage dental supply inventory and ensure operatories remain fully stocked.
  • Follow OSHA regulations and Company Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Help promote 5-Star Google Reviews through excellent patient interactions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Ability to anticipate the needs of both patients and the periodontist
  • Professional appearance, demeanor, and teamwork mindset
  • Computer literacy

Job Specifications

  • Dental Assistant Certification required
  • Valid State of North Carolina X-Ray Certification
  • Current CPR Certification
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift 15–20 lbs
  • Reliable transportation to assigned offices

Why You'll Love Working Here!

  • Competitive pay!
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (after 90 days!) – Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA & more!
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution Plan (after 90 days!)
  • Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!
  • Employee Assistance Program!
  • Uniform Allowance!
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
  • Fridays off at 2 PM!
  • Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!
  • Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!
  • Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!
  • Employee discounts at major retailers!
  • and so much more!

Key Responsibilities

The Traveling Periodontic Dental Assistant supports the Periodontist by providing chairside assistance and ensuring high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile operatories, managing inventory, and preparing instruments for various procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Dental Assistant Certification, a valid North Carolina X-Ray Certification, and current CPR certification. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with reliable transportation to travel between assigned office locations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Lab case managementInventory managementOSHA compliancePatient communication

Periodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

How does Lane & Associates Family Dentistry compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $350k (middle half $285k–$350k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Periodontics listings in North Carolina5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in North Carolina224 active5,844 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment224 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all dentists: too few North Carolina Periodontics postings state pay.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lane & Associates Family Dentistry

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
Disability
FSA
401(k) Employer Contribution
Quarterly Performance Bonus

Living in Garner

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Typical market rent
$1,853/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.