Dental Assistant — Growth, CE, and Community Impact

Aspen Dental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist with procedures, take x-rays, prepare operatory, sterilize instruments, and help educate patients on oral hygiene.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a path for growth within a national DS0. Ideal candidates have strong communication, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well with others to ensure excellent patient care and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with 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.
• Manage infection control – sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Complete denture relines and temporary crowns.
• Perform impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist with procedures, take x-rays, prepare operatory, sterilize instruments, and help educate patients on oral hygiene.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and a path for growth within a national DS0. Ideal candidates have strong communication, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well with others to ensure excellent patient care and