Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Continuing Education (CE) through TAGU

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Charleston, West Virginia, is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and ensure smooth patient flow. You will assist during procedures, take x-rays, set up operatory, and help keep the office clean and organized.

We offer comprehensive benefits and training. Join a friendly, collaborative team that values continuing education and community impact, with competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license, registration, or permit as required; X-ray certification if required.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health.
• Complete denture soft relines and temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.
• Manage infection control—prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license / x-ray certification (if required)

Tools

Digital intraoral scanners

X-ray equipment familiarity

Job description

## Dental AssistantApply: Charleston, West Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: R2026-012296At 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:** $18 - $23 / hour **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