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Dental Associates
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Part-Time Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

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Listed compensation

$20-$26/hr

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Job Description

Why Work Here

As a team member of Dental Associates, you can expect excellent compensation, use of state-of-the-art technology, experience on-the-job training, continued education offerings, abundant opportunities for career growth, a dedicated support team, wonderful patients and the gorgeous state of Wisconsin.

Competitive Wage

$20.00-26.00 hourly plus annual increases.

Uniform Allowance

Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs.

Mentor Program

Mentorship and additional compensation for becoming a mentor.

No Forced Vacation

Take vacation on your time and your terms. You won’t need to take vacation when your doctor

does.

Paid Time Off

We offer paid vacation and paid holidays.

Stable and Full-Time Hours

Regular schedules — no surprises. Reliable full-time hours you can depend on.

Continuing Education

We encourage our team to keep learning and embrace innovation.

High-Quality Relationships

Focus on building trust and forming relationships with your patients — our internal support

teams handle the rest.

COLLABORATION

Work together with dentists, specialists, hygienists and other dental assistants across a growing

organization.

Growth Potential

Explore opportunities beyond dental assisting with greater internal mobility.

Benefits Overview

  • Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank
  • Dental: Diagnostic and Preventive covered at 100%, Basic and Restorative (immediate family)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • FSA
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity

Schedule: Wednesdays: 6:30am-5:00pm

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist provider throughout exam including complex treatment, surgery, & all operatory-related care
  • Explain treatment procedures; seek clarification and understanding from patient
  • Review and assist patient in updating iPad medical history
  • Assist provider with patient education
  • Take patient blood pressure, X-rays and radiographs
  • Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered
  • Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed
  • Prepare and record clinical notes, charting and patient record
  • Prepare operatory for patient exam; sterilize instruments and disinfect operatory
  • Order dental supplies
  • Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives to account for absences or high-volume periods

Job Requirements

  • Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Knowledge of state dental practices requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training strongly preferred
  • Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members
  • Good customer service skills and ability to work as a team in fast-paced environment

The Company

At Dental Associates, we foster a culture which invites our patients into our "dental home" and provides our employees with a career, not just a job.

Founded in 1974, Dental Associates is Wisconsin's largest family and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices throughout the state. Dental Associates is a strong company with the resources to continually invest in our overall growth and talented team members. Be part of a dynamic organization that will make you proud.

If you’re ready for an exciting, stable career with a growing company apply today!

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Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support providers during exams and surgical procedures while maintaining clinical records and sterilizing equipment. They are also responsible for patient education, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Previous dental assistant experience or completion of an accredited program is preferred, along with knowledge of state dental practice requirements.

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceOSHA complianceClinical chartingSterilizationPatient monitoringImpression makingTeamwork

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$236k
Typical market rent
$1,477/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Dental Associates

Medical Practices
Milwaukee, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Wage
Uniform Allowance
Mentor Program
No Forced Vacation
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education
Medical Insurance with optional Health Savings Account