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Dr Lane & Associates
Garner, North Carolina

Traveling Periodontist Assistant

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

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.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

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 during procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining sterile operatories, managing inventory, and handling lab cases across multiple office locations.

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 offices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Digital radiographyImpression takingLab 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, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs

11
<$280k
10
$280k-340k
3
$340k-400k
2
$400k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

  • On-site

Living in Garner

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$348k
Typical market rent
$1,886/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Dr Lane & Associates

Medical Practices
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive insurance (Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA)
401(k) employer contribution
Quarterly performance bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Uniform allowance
Paid time off & paid holidays
Fridays off at 2 PM