Dental Assistant | Growth, CE & Benefits

Aspen Dental; West Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Free CE through TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental in West Haven, CT is hiring a Dental Assistant for full-time support of clinical teams. You will assist during procedures, take dental x-rays, prepare operatory, manage instruments, and help with patient flow while delivering friendly, patient-centered care.

A strong communicator with a high school diploma and any required state licensing or x-ray certification is encouraged to apply. We offer paid time off, health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching, plus ongoing CE

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages.
• 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 skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in West Haven, CT is hiring a Dental Assistant for full-time support of clinical teams. You will assist during procedures, take dental x-rays, prepare operatory, manage instruments, and help with patient flow while delivering friendly, patient-centered care.

A strong communicator with a high school diploma and any required state licensing or x-ray certification is encouraged to apply. We offer paid time off, health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching, plus ongoing CE