Dental Assistant | Patient Care & X-rays | Flexible Hours

Aspen Dental; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental North Kingstown is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist with procedures, take X-rays, set up and break down operatories, and help manage patient flow while ensuring infection control standards are met.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, patient-focused environment. Full-time hours and a competitive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with patients of all ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of dental 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 fabricate temporary crowns.
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Dental North Kingstown is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced dental practice. You will assist with procedures, take X-rays, set up and break down operatories, and help manage patient flow while ensuring infection control standards are met.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, patient-focused environment. Full-time hours and a competitive benefits package are provided.