Part Time Traveling Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

DentalPart-Time

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Job Description

Join our dynamic and thriving dental practice as a Part Time Traveling Oral Surgey Dental Assistant! At Great Expressions Dental Centers, we're seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team and positively impact our patients' oral health. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, this is the perfect position for you!

Part Time Schedule - Tuesdays only

Responsibilities

  • Assist our experienced dental team in providing exceptional patient care
  • Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure a clean and organized environment
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
  • Support dentists during procedures, anticipating their needs and ensuring smooth workflow
  • Perform basic dental procedures under the guidance of a licensed dentist
  • Manage appointment scheduling and maintain patient records accurately

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of previous dental assisting experience
  • 1-2 years of Oral Surgery experience
  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanor
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in dental software and technology is a plus

Requirements

  • Before applying, it is imperative that you meet the state requirements outlined below.
  • New Jersey: Proof of X-ray training.

At Great Expressions, we offer competitive compensation, a supportive team, and the opportunity to grow in your dental career. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can contribute to the oral health of our community, apply today! Please submit your resume outlining your interest in the position. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our dedicated team of dental professionals.

GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SterilizationTreatment room preparationPatient educationRecord keepingMultitasking

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Assistant median $60k (middle half $58k–$70k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in New Jersey113 active5,704 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, 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.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
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.

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Supportive team
Opportunity to grow in dental career

Living in Union

Median resident rent
$1,807/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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