Dental Assistant • Flexible Schedule, CE & Benefits

Aspen Dental; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing Education via TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Suffolk, VA, offering full-time hours with a competitive hourly wage. You will assist with treatments, take x-rays, prep operatory, and support patient flow while upholding infection control standards and patient comfort.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive, community-focused dental practice.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• 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 relines and 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

X-ray certification (state requirement)

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Suffolk, VA, offering full-time hours with a competitive hourly wage. You will assist with treatments, take x-rays, prep operatory, and support patient flow while upholding infection control standards and patient comfort.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive, community-focused dental practice.