Traveling Periodontist Assistant
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $350k (middle half $285k–$350k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Periodontics listings in North Carolina | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in North Carolina | 224 active | 5,844 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment224 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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