Travel Perio Dental Assistant

Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is seeking a dependable and adaptable Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated dental assistant who enjoys variety, teamwork, and travel within a clinical setting.

About the role

In this role, you will primarily travel with a periodontist for approximately two weeks per month, typically on an every-other-week schedule, with the potential to expand to a third week in the future. During alternating weeks, you will support other offices in the region, assisting general dentists and hygienists as needed. This position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and comfort with a fast-paced, mobile work environment.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday 7:45 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 7:45 AM–4:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Travel with the periodontist to assigned office locations (approximately 2 weeks per month)
• Set up, transport, and maintain dental instruments and clinical supplies
• Load and unload instruments and equipment at each location efficiently and safely
• Assist periodontist chairside during periodontal procedures
• Support general dentists and hygienists during non-periodontal weeks
• Ensure all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, organized, and accounted for
• Maintain high standards of infection control and clinical readiness across all locations
• Collaborate with multiple teams across different office environments

Requirements

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Pay

$23–$28 per hour, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status and hours worked and include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan

About Us

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states, all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!®—smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models ranges from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices.