Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental • Mechanicsville, VA

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About The Position

As a Dental Assistant at an Aspen Dental-branded practice, you will support patients and doctors with clinical needs and help provide effective patient care. The role includes assisting with treatment procedures, taking dental x-rays, maintaining the operatory and sterilizing instruments, supporting patient flow and charting, educating patients about oral hygiene, and performing dental procedures such as temporary crowns, denture soft relines, impressions, bite registrations, and digital intraoral scans. You will collaborate with the practice team to support patient satisfaction and may perform other office tasks as needed. The position offers training and support, career development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and free continuing education through TAG U. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists and receive non-clinical business support from Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice, including x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and break down the operatory after treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with the practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with match.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Free continuing education through TAG U.
• Supportive, collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED