Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental; City of Lockport (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DANB training

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings

CE courses via TAG U

CDA certification renewal

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Lockport, NY is hiring an Entry-Level Dental Assistant to start with paid training through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). No prior dental experience required, with a clear path toward becoming a CDA.

You will assist in treatments, set up operatory, manage infection control, and support charting while earning while you learn. This role offers full-time hours, a competitive pay of $19-$25 per hour, and opportunities to grow within our expanding network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Radiology and safety certification must be obtained within state-required timeframe.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Support patient charting for Doctors.
• Perform various office tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient rapport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

## Dental Assistant - Entry LevelApply: Lockport, New York: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2026-011401**Entry-Level Dental Assistant**No dental experience or certification is required to apply. As an **Entry-Level Dental Assistant**, you’ll get paid, hands-on training through our partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and a clear path toward becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) — all while working alongside a team that helps patients in your community every day.**Salary:**$19 - $25 / hour**Job Type:**Full-Time**Schedule:** Varies by independently owned and operated location; part-time, full-time, and flexible scheduling available\\***What You’ll Do Day-to-Day:*** Assist during a variety of treatment procedures* Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment* Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment* Supports patient charting for Doctors* Perform various office tasks as necessary* Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care**Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent* Obtain your radiology and safety certification within the required timeframe for the state of practice* 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**At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:*** Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) sponsored by Aspen.* Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available\\** Paid training to become radiology and safety certified through our partnership with DANB.* Paid time off and holidays, Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan* Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U* Paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned**How You’ll Make a Difference**At 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, generous benefits package, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. As an **Entry-Level Dental Assistant**, you will have the support and training you need to succeed, no matter your level of expertise, and the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. We are committed to promoting from within to allow you to expand your career and your life. You can help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.