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Paradigm Oral Surgery
Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Advanced Surgical Associates advancedsurgicalassoc.com

Dental Assistant – Oral surgery

Surgical Assistant – Oral surgery

Full-time Monday - Friday | Tewksbury, MA | This is an in-office position.

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make an impact in a dynamic surgical setting? If you’re a motivated, detail-oriented individual who excels in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to bring your skills to our team and grow with us!

Position Overview

Step into the dynamic world of oral surgery as an Oral Surgery Dental Assistant! Your role is pivotal, aiding surgeons with precision during procedures and meticulously documenting patient care. From preoperative tasks to maintaining sterile environments, your expertise ensures smooth operations.

Participate in strategic discussions with surgeons, monitor patient status, and handle advanced equipment with finesse. Dive into the heart of dental care, obtaining vital radiographs and crafting detailed patient narratives.

Who We Are

Our practice is dedicated to exceptional oral surgery in a comforting environment, prioritizing patient needs through collaboration with their general dentist. Our vision is global leadership in oral health, focusing on outstanding patient experiences and industry standards.

We foster a positive work environment with career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Our goal is to empower employees to deliver excellent patient care and build strong relationships with referring dentists.

What We Offer

We prioritize your personal and professional well–being, covering aspects from health to financial and social welfare.

  • Competitive Pay - including annual merit review and bonus opportunities
  • PTO, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
  • FIGS Scrubs provided
  • Health, Dental, Vision, with HSA Option
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program and National Discount/Rewards Program
  • Certification and Licensure Reimbursement

What You’ll Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • MA Dental Assistant license (required)
  • Radiology Certification (or ability to complete within 1 month of hire)
  • Current BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire)
  • DAANCE Certification is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on patient safety and infection control
  • Excellent manual dexterity and clinical precision
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced periodontal setting
  • Professional, calm, and compassionate demeanor with patients
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills
  • Basic computer proficiency and comfort with clinical documentation
  • Prior periodontal or surgical dental assisting experience is beneficial

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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Key Responsibilities

The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant supports surgeons during procedures by maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring clinical precision. They are also responsible for monitoring patient status, obtaining radiographs, and documenting patient care narratives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid MA Dental Assistant license. Additionally, applicants are required to have or obtain Radiology and BLS/CPR certifications within one month of hire.

Key Skills

Oral Surgery AssistingRadiographySterile Environment MaintenancePatient MonitoringSurgical Assistance

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$52k–$73kDental Assistant median $52k (middle half $52k–$65k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$59k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Massachusetts157 active5,767 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment157 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
  • On-site
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About Paradigm Oral Surgery

Hospitals and Health Care
Lincoln, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
FIGS Scrubs provided
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

Living in Tewksbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$671k
Typical market rent
$2,864/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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