Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Lutz (FL); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

CE through TAG U

Career development

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Lutz, Florida. You will support clinicians with a range of procedures, take x-rays, and help maintain operatory readiness. The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, and team collaboration.

We offer strong benefits, ongoing training through our program, and a supportive culture focused on community smiles. This full-time position provides competitive compensation and scheduling flexibility to help you thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other dental team members to provide exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and break down operatory after treatment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Complete denture soft relines and temporary crowns.
• Support patient charting for doctors.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Dental AssistantApply: Lutz, Florida: Full time: Posted Today: R2026-012261At 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