Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental; Portland (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Career development opportunities

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Portland, TX. You will support clinical needs, receive thorough training, and contribute to community smiles through high-quality patient care.

Join a team that values You First, offers flexible scheduling, and provides a comprehensive benefits package including CE opportunities and career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent; active license/registration as required by state; x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays and digital intraoral scans.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
• Maintain infection control by sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene strategies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (as required)

Job description

## Dental AssistantApply: Portland, Texas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2026-011801At 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:** $21 - $28 / 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