Chairside Dental Assistant — Implants, Photogrammetry & Surgery - Pittman Dental Laboratory - Gainesville, GA

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Dental Assistant with proven experience supporting implant procedures , photogrammetry capture , and digital implant workflows. You will assist chairside during surgical and restorative appointments, operate intraoral scanners and photogrammetry systems, coordinate with the lab on guided surgery and immediate‑load cases, and uphold the highest standards of patient care, safety, and sterilization. Experience with All‑on‑X protocols and Facially Driven Workflow is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities Surgical Assistance Support immediate‑load conversions (provisional PMMA or hybrid) including intraoperative handoffs to the lab. Digital & Photogrammetry Workflow Perform photogrammetry scans for multi‑implant cases; validate capture quality and landmark coverage. Operate intraoral scanners (e.g., 3Shape TRIOS, Medit, iTero) for preop, post‑op, and restorative scans. Export/organize scan data, STL/PLY files, and metadata; ensure alignment with lab SOPs. Coordinate with the lab on diagnostic wax‑ups, stackable guide systems, and esthetic try‑ins per Facially Driven Workflow . Imaging & Documentation Take and mount periapical, and bitewing. Maintain thorough clinical notes, implant lot numbers, torque values, and post‑op instructions in the patient record. Patient Care & Safety Educate patients on pre/post‑op instructions; provide compassionate chairside support. Perform sterilization, disinfection, and instrument processing per infection‑control standards. Inventory & Logistics Track implant components, scan bodies, sleeves, impression posts, and surgical consumables. Manage case transfers to/from the lab; ensure on time delivery of data, prints, and guides. Qualifications Required 5+ years assisting implant surgery and digital implant workflows. Hands‑on experience with photogrammetry capture for full‑arch or multi‑unit implants. Proficiency with intraoral scanning and basic digital data management (STL/PLY/DICOM). Preferred Experience with All‑on‑X guided protocols, stackable guide systems, and immediate‑load conversions (aligned with internal guided workflows. Familiarity with lab collaboration and SOPs for implant design and guide processing. Basic understanding of exocad/3Shape design review to communicate effectively with the lab. Core Competencies Comfort with technology: scanners, photogrammetry rigs, and file management. Teamwork, professionalism, and calm performance in surgical settings. Tools & Systems You’ll Use Photogrammetry Intraoral Scanning: 3Shape TRIOS, Medit, iTero or others Guided Surgery: Stackable guide systems; verification sleeves/keys. SOPs & Case Handoffs: As defined by our Implant Department SOP Work Environment & Physical Demands Extended periods of standing; lifting up to 10–15 kg for equipment trays and boxes. Availability to travel – about 75% Schedule, Compensation & Benefits Schedule: Full‑time; flexibility for early starts on surgery days. Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience in implant and photogrammetry workflows. Benefits: Health coverage, paid time off, professional development. Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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