Great Oaks Periodontics and Dental Implants in San Antonio seeks a Surgical Assistant to support periodontal and implant procedures. Responsibilities include surgical room setup and sterilization, chairside assistance, digital radiographs, impressions, and post-op instructions. You'll ensure patient comfort, maintain accurate records, and support use of advanced technology in a collaborative, patient-centered team. Ideal candidates have strong clinical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a commitment to learning and clinical excellence in a specialty dental environment. Responsibilities Prepare and maintain sterile surgical operatories and instruments Provide chairside assistance for periodontal and dental implant surgeries Take and process digital radiographs and intraoral images Assist with impressions, models, and surgical guides as needed Monitor patient comfort and provide clear pre- and post-operative instructions Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment notes Adhere to infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards Manage surgical supply inventory and assist with ordering Coordinate with front office on scheduling and treatment flow Support use of advanced technology for periodontal and implant procedures Required Skills Dental surgical assisting Periodontal and implant assisting Sterilization and infection control Digital radiography Dental impressions and models Chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry Electronic dental records documentation Patient communication and education Surgical instrument setup and maintenance OSHA and HIPAA compliance