Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Digital Scans

Aspen Dental; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Free Continuing Education (CE) through

TAG U continuing education

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance patient care. The role involves assisting with procedures, taking x-rays, preparing operatory, and ensuring infection control and smooth patient flow.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment within our Loveland practice, supported by ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to ongoing learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active dental assistant license/permit

X-ray certification (if required)

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and enhance patient care. The role involves assisting with procedures, taking x-rays, preparing operatory, and ensuring infection control and smooth patient flow.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment within our Loveland practice, supported by ongoing training and career growth opportunities.