Entry Level Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs
New grad oral surgery assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong externship or hands-on training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Aspen Dental, University of Tennessee, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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This is a traveling position with the following weekly schedule - Mileage reimbursement is provided:
- Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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
- Previous dental assisting experience or relevant education is preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate.
- 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
Before applying, it is imperative that you meet the state requirements outlined below.
- Connecticut: certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.
- Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays).
- Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.
- Massachusetts: CPR Certification, proof of formal training to expose X-rays, BORID certification and annual CE requirements must be completed per state regulations.
- Michigan: Upon hiring, you are required to furnish evidence of X-ray training certification. If you do not possess certification at the time of hiring, you are granted an 8-week period to submit it.
- New Jersey: Proof of X-ray training.
- New York: Not applicable.
- Ohio: Proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to Expose X-rays)
- Texas: CPR Certification, TSBDE: TX State Board of Dental Examiners.
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This is a traveling position with the following weekly schedule - Mileage reimbursement is provided:
- Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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
- Previous dental assisting experience or relevant education is preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate.
- 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
Before applying, it is imperative that you meet the state requirements outlined below.
- Connecticut: certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.
- Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays).
- Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays.
- Massachusetts: CPR Certification, proof of formal training to expose X-rays, BORID certification and annual CE requirements must be completed per state regulations.
- Michigan: Upon hiring, you are required to furnish evidence of X-ray training certification. If you do not possess certification at the time of hiring, you are granted an 8-week period to submit it.
- New Jersey: Proof of X-ray training.
- New York: Not applicable.
- Ohio: Proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to Expose X-rays)
- Texas: CPR Certification, TSBDE: TX State Board of Dental Examiners.
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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.
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Entry Level Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oral surgery assistant job?
Start by completing a dental assisting program and earning your radiography certification, since most entry level oral surgery practices expect those credentials on day one. Externship experience in an oral surgery or specialty dental setting gives you a clear edge over candidates with general dentistry backgrounds. Highlighting suture removal, surgical tray setup, and patient recovery monitoring in your resume shows hiring managers you understand the specialty's demands even without years on the job.
Which companies hire entry level oral surgery assistants?
Companies hiring entry level oral surgery assistants right now include Aspen Dental, University of Tennessee, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At the entry level, you'll find openings at private oral surgery practices, multi-specialty dental group practices, and hospital-affiliated outpatient surgery centers that actively bring on new candidates and train them in their specific protocols.
Are there remote entry level oral surgery assistant jobs?
Yes, though remote options are limited given the hands-on nature of the role. About 0% of entry level oral surgery assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative or patient coordination duties rather than chairside work. If flexibility matters to you, look for roles that combine in-office clinical shifts with scheduling or billing responsibilities handled off-site.
Are these new grad oral surgery assistant jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oral surgery assistant roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts completed externships or clinical rotations in place of paid work history, or invites candidates with a dental assisting certificate and a strong portfolio of specialty training to apply. You don't need a lengthy resume to qualify.
Which industries hire the most entry level oral surgery assistants?
Entry Level oral surgery assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, expand clinic locations regularly, and find it more practical to train new graduates in their own surgical workflows than to retrain candidates with habits from unrelated dental specialties.