Dental Assistant for Oral Surgery Practice
Listed compensation
$20-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
Free Food & Snacks
Join our high-energy oral surgery team in beautiful Missoula, Montana, and elevate your dental career!
Position Details
- Role: Oral Surgical Assistant
- Location: Missoula and Hamilton, MT
- Type: Full-Time
Why You Will Love Working Here
- State-of-the-art tech: Work with advanced 3D imaging and modern surgical tools every day.
- Thrill of the action: Assist in dynamic, life-changing procedures like dental implants and corrective jaw surgery.
- Amazing team culture: Join a supportive, fun group that values your growth and celebrates daily wins.
- Big impact: Help patients smile with confidence and ease their anxiety in the chair.
What We Need From You
Experience: Dental assisting background (oral surgery experience is a huge plus!).
Certifications
- Current X-ray certification, DAANCE, BLS/CPR all helpful but not mandatory for hire.
- Vibe: High energy, upbeat attitude, and a passion for patient care.
- Skills: Strong multitasking abilities and a cool head in fast-paced moments.
- The Perks
- Competitive pay based on your experience.
- Health insurance and paid time off.
- Retirement plan options.
- Endless outdoor adventures right in your backyard after work.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the oral surgery team with dynamic procedures such as dental implants and corrective jaw surgery. Provide patient care to ensure comfort and confidence throughout the surgical process.
Requirements
A dental assisting background is required, with oral surgery experience considered a significant advantage. Relevant certifications like X-ray, DAANCE, and BLS/CPR are preferred but not mandatory for hire.
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $42k–$58k | Dentist median $55k (middle half $49k–$62k)163 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$53k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Montana | 14 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Top Surgery Jobs
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Alpine Oral & Facial Surgery
Benefits & Perks
Living in Missoula
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $556k
- Typical market rent
- $1,537/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.4
- State income tax
- Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Missoula, MT metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.