Dental Assistant — Flexible Full-Time with CE & Benefits

Aspen Dental; Torrington (CT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Torrington, CT is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and patient care. You will assist in procedures, take x-rays, set up operatory, and ensure infection control while delivering friendly, patient-focused service.

The role offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth and continuing education within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent; active license/permit and x-ray certification if required.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license and x-ray certification

Tools

Intraoral scanners

Job description

Aspen Dental in Torrington, CT is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical needs and patient care. You will assist in procedures, take x-rays, set up operatory, and ensure infection control while delivering friendly, patient-focused service.

The role offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth and continuing education within a supportive team environment.