Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays, Flexible Scheduling

Aspen Dental; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Free Continuing Education (CE) via TAG

Job summary

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and patients in a fast-paced practice. You will assist during treatment procedures, take x-rays, set up and break down operatory, and help manage patient flow with a focus on comfort and safety.

We offer a generous benefits package, paid time off, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and ongoing training through TAG-U to help you grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to continue learning and develop professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active license and x-ray certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Take dental x-rays
• Set up and breakdown operatory
• Monitor patient flow and handoffs
• Infection control – sterilize instruments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene
• Complete denture relines and temporary crowns
• Take impressions and bite registrations
• Perform digital intraoral scans
• Support charting for doctors
• Perform general office tasks
• Collaborate with the practice team

Skills

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active license / x-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and patients in a fast-paced practice. You will assist during treatment procedures, take x-rays, set up and break down operatory, and help manage patient flow with a focus on comfort and safety.

We offer a generous benefits package, paid time off, health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and ongoing training through TAG-U to help you grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.