Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$27/hr

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Job Description

At Leading Edge Oral Surgery, we are committed to providing an exceptional level of care to our patients. Our employees are ambitious, driven and have fun while delivering high quality care in beautiful, modern offices complete with state-of-the-art technology. We're looking for dedicated team members to help build our network of practices and provide excellent experiences to all our patients.

Dental assisting is about crafting confident smiles, building your skills and delivering compassionate care for our patients. This position will require prior dental assistant experience with exposure to surgical procedures. Previous oral surgery experience is required.

Our Practice

  • Leading Edge Oral Surgery (Huntington)
  • 790 New York Ave, Ste 100, Huntington, NY 11743

Hiring Schedule

  • Monday: 8:45am-5:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:45am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:45am-5:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:45am-5:00pm
  • Friday: 8:45am-5:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming patients with a smile, making them feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit.
  • Support the Oral Surgeon with various procedures.
  • Taking digital radiographs, CBCT and intra-oral scans as prescribed
  • Ensure strict infection control by meticulously preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
  • Sanitizing and prepping operatories for respective treatments.
  • Adhere to OSHA and safety policies, prioritizing a secure and healthy environment.
  • Educate patients on effective oral hygiene strategies as needed
  • Undertake diverse office tasks as needed for seamless practice operations.

Qualifications

  • Prior dental assisting experience required.
  • Any certification/license as required by the state to perform specified duties.
  • A resume showcasing a consistent and stable employment history.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Our Benefits

  • Generous Compensation: We invest in the best and are competitive in our salary offers.
  • Flexible Health and Vision Insurance Plans: Tailored options for you and your family's well-being.
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching: Secure your financial future with our employer-matched plan.
  • Generous Paid-Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks, plus an annual "you" day for self-care.
  • Exclusive In-house Dental Program: Heavily discounted services for you and your immediate family.
  • Fresh Scrubs: Accrue an annual scrub allowance through our uniform partners.
  • Extra Perks and Fringe Benefits: Enjoy additional benefits and ongoing perks for our dedicated teams.

*All benefits available at full-time employment (30+ hours weekly). Some benefits available for part-time employees as well.

  • New York Salary Range: $25/HR - $27/HR
  • Step into a new era with Leading Edge Oral Surgery

A modern practice environment designed for superior care and comfort. We embrace cutting-edge technology in a soothing environment that goes beyond your ordinary dental practice. We’ve thought through every step in the patient’s experience to perfect our communication and care so that each visit is an eagerly anticipated event.

We’re a team that supports your success. Emphasizing health over sales, we cultivate a warm, supportive culture without the pressure of production quotas. Those motivated for growth in their career are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

We celebrate diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in terms of all conditions of employment.

Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to promote a work environment where all differences are respected.

Salary Range

$25—$27 USD

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceDigital radiographyIntra-oral scanningInstrument sterilizationPatient careOSHA complianceOral hygiene education

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$50k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in New York275 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment275 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry

Dentists

Benefits & Perks

Flexible health and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Generous paid time off (up to 3 weeks)
Annual 'you' day for self-care
Exclusive in-house dental program
Annual scrub allowance
Additional perks and fringe benefits

Living in Huntington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$879k
Typical market rent
$3,724/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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