Dental Assistant - Flexible Schedule, CE & Growth

0065 JOHN W. IHNEN, DMD, LLC; Middlesborough (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients across a busy practice. You will assist with treatments, take dental X-rays, and ensure smooth operatory setup and turnover.

The role emphasizes infection control and patient education to promote oral health. We value collaboration, ongoing learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a supportive team environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients across a busy practice. You will assist with treatments, take dental X-rays, and ensure smooth operatory setup and turnover.

The role emphasizes infection control and patient education to promote oral health. We value collaboration, ongoing learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a supportive team environment.