Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Career development

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced dental team. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, manage operatory setup and infection control, and help patients with oral hygiene education.

We offer flexible scheduling, a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health/dental/vision, a 401(k) with match, and ongoing training through our world-class program. Join a supportive culture that values growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients of all ages.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dental team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of dental treatment procedures.
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays) for patients.
• Set up and breakdown operatory after treatment.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization of instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Prepare dentures and temporary crowns as needed.
• Capture impressions and bite registrations; perform intraoral scans.
• Support charting and daily office tasks; coordinate with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (state required)

Job description

## Dental AssistantApply: Boise, Idaho: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R2026-011803At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a **Dental Assistant**, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives.**Job Type:** Full Time**Salary:** $23 - $28 / hour**Sign-On Bonus:** $500**At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer:*** A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match* Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career* A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation* Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U**How You’ll Make a Difference:**As a **Dental Assistant**, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.* Assist during a variety of treatment procedures* Take dental x-rays* Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment* Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice* Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize 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 practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction**Qualifications:*** 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*Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.*