Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Clinical Liaison
Job Description
Pearl Dental Implant Center is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Clinical Liaison to support our expanding implant, surgical, and restorative services. This is a leadership-level clinical position ideal for a highly skilled assistant who enjoys both hands-on patient care and helping drive clinical excellence across the team.
The Clinical Liaison serves as a key resource for providers, assistants, and clinical staff by ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining high clinical standards, assisting with advanced procedures, and helping train and develop team members.
If you are passionate about implant dentistry, oral surgery, technology, and leadership, we'd love to meet you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oral Surgery & Implant Dentistry
Assist with extractions, implant placement, and All-on-X procedures
Surgical setup and breakdown
Maintain sterile fields and surgical protocols
Monitor patient vitals and oxygen levels
Assist with sedation procedures
IV setup and monitoring
Maintain emergency preparedness protocols
Manage sedation documentation and drug logs
Prepare and process PRP/PRF
Digital Dentistry & Laboratory Coordination
Manage communication with dental laboratories for implant and All-on-X cases
Complete digital scans and treatment workflow documentation
Operate digital technology, including scanning, printing, and milling systems
Print and mill prosthetic restorations
Assist with digital treatment planning workflows
Clinical Leadership
Support clinical training and onboarding of assistants
Conduct competency check-offs and skills development
Assist in maintaining clinical standards and efficiencies
Help ensure operatory readiness and workflow optimization
Serve as a clinical resource for team members
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
2–4+ years of dental assisting experience
EFDA Certification
ACLS Certification
Strong oral surgery and implant assisting experience
Experience assisting with sedation procedures
Experience in monitoring vitals and oxygen during procedures
Ability to manage fast-paced, multi-provider schedules
Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred
All-on-X experience
PRP/PRF experience
Experience with digital scanning systems
Experience with in-office printing and milling technology
Experience training or mentoring assistants
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Can confidently manage a two-column provider schedule
Anticipates provider needs during advanced procedures
Maintains exceptional clinical standards
Thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment
Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and professionalism
Embodies Pearl Dental's core values and commitment to patient care
