Entry Level Oral Surgeon Jobs
New grad oral surgeon jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or residency work can matter more than a long employment history. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services and Medical Devices, with employers like Sonrava Health, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, and Henry Ford Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Western Dental - Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Oral Surgeon Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Western Dental has programs to provide the training in order for Oral Surgeon Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
- Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records.
- Ability to take Blood Pressure.
- Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
- Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
- Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a High School Diploma.
- Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
- Must have a current X-Ray License.
- CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
- Travelling required.
- Open availability.
INTRODUCTION
Western Dental - Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Oral Surgeon Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Western Dental has programs to provide the training in order for Oral Surgeon Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
- Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records.
- Ability to take Blood Pressure.
- Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
- Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
- Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a High School Diploma.
- Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
- Must have a current X-Ray License.
- CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
- Travelling required.
- Open availability.
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Entry Level Oral Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oral surgeon job?
Completing an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency is the core requirement, and most entry level postings are designed for candidates coming straight out of that training. Highlighting clinical rotation volume, procedure exposure, and any research or fellowship work gives you an edge. Board certification progress, strong faculty references, and a willingness to work across practice settings also stand out to hiring committees at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level oral surgeons?
Companies hiring entry level oral surgeons right now include Sonrava Health, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, and Henry Ford Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers private group practices, dental service organizations, hospital systems, and academic medical centers that actively recruit new graduates to fill associate and junior attending roles.
Are there remote entry level oral surgeon jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in a hands-on surgical specialty. About 0% of entry level oral surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering roles in tele-triage, surgical consultation, or clinical education rather than direct patient care. The large majority of positions require on-site presence in a clinic, hospital, or surgical center.
Are these new grad oral surgeon jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oral surgeon roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-residency experience, counts residency and clinical rotations toward the experience requirement, or explicitly invites candidates who are board-eligible rather than board-certified. If a role lists a residency certificate as sufficient, it is open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level oral surgeons?
Entry Level oral surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high patient volume, run structured associate onboarding programs, and need recent graduates to support growing demand for surgical and reconstructive dental care.