Dental Assistant: Impactful Care, Flexible Schedule & Perks

0180 AR DENTAL, LLC; Topsham, Aspen (ME, CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Team culture

Continuing education

Job summary

Aspen Dental in Maine is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Topsham. This full-time role involves assisting with procedures, taking dental x-rays, and maintaining a clean operatory to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position emphasizes infection control, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver high-quality care while offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide 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 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 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

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental in Maine is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Topsham. This full-time role involves assisting with procedures, taking dental x-rays, and maintaining a clean operatory to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position emphasizes infection control, patient education, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver high-quality care while offering competitive pay and benefits.