Advance Your Dental Career With a Specialty-Focused Team Watts Dental is looking for a skilled Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to support our specialists across multiple office locations. This is an exciting opportunity for an assistant who enjoys variety in their day, thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, and wants to gain experience with advanced surgical and periodontal procedures. Our practice offers comprehensive dental care, including IV sedation, implant dentistry, periodontal treatment, specialty services, and cutting-edge technology. You'll be a key member of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while continuing to expand your own knowledge and skills. Why Join Watts Dental? At Watts Dental, professional development isn't just encouraged, it's part of our culture. We provide an environment where team members are empowered to learn, collaborate, and build rewarding careers. What You'll Gain Hands-on experience assisting with specialty and surgical procedures. The opportunity to work closely with periodontists and other dental specialists. Exposure to advanced treatment techniques and technologies. Continuing education and professional growth opportunities. A supportive team that values collaboration, respect, and excellence. Your Responsibilities As a Traveling Specialty Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in delivering a consistent, high-quality patient experience across several office locations.

Daily Duties Include:

Assisting specialists during periodontal, implant, and surgical procedures. Supporting IV sedation appointments and helping monitor patient readiness. Drawing blood when required for specialty procedures. Preparing, transporting, and organizing surgical instruments and materials between locations. Setting up treatment rooms and maintaining clinical efficiency throughout the day. Following all sterilization and infection control protocols. Educating and supporting patients before, during, and after treatment. Collaborating with clinical teams to ensure seamless care across offices. Qualifications We're looking for a dependable and clinically skilled professional who enjoys working as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of specialty dental assisting experience. Current Dental Assistant certification. Current X-Ray certification. Experience assisting with IV sedation procedures. Experience performing blood draws. Periodontal surgical experience strongly preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to adapt to different office environments and schedules.

Compensation & Benefits Pay Range:

$28.00

• 35.

00 per hour Benefits Include Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) with 3% company match Continuing education assistance Professional development opportunities Modern equipment and advanced clinical technology Positive, family-oriented team culture Travel Requirements Home Base St. Petersburg, FL Travel Schedule Travel to our Palmetto, Apollo Beach, and Fishhawk offices approximately 1-3 days per week based on specialist schedules and patient needs.

Work Hours Monday:

8:30 AM

• 6:00 PM Tuesday

• Thursday:

  7:00 AM
• 4:00

PM Friday:

7:00 AM

• 1:00 PM Our Commitment to Excellence We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional team members.

Our culture is built on:

Integrity

• Acting honestly and doing what's right. Clinical Excellence
• Delivering outstanding care and continually improving our skills. Growth
• Investing in learning, development, and mentorship. Team Support
• Helping one another succeed and enjoy the journey. Service
• Creating positive experiences for patients and our communities.

Take the Next Step If you're looking for a role that offers advanced clinical experience, career development, and the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled specialists, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join a team where your expertise makes a lasting impact.