Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-Rays & Growth

aspendental; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Fun and collaborative culture

Free Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a full-time role. You will be trained to maximize your career potential while contributing to community smiles. The position offers standard benefits and a path for growth within a world-class dental service organization.

You will assist during procedures, take X-rays, manage operatory setup and infection control, and collaborate with the team to ensure patient satisfaction and smooth operation of the practice.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for all patient ages.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to provide 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.
• Manage infection control and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Complete denture relines and temporary crowns.
• Perform impressions and bite registrations.
• Perform digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians and patients in a full-time role. You will be trained to maximize your career potential while contributing to community smiles. The position offers standard benefits and a path for growth within a world-class dental service organization.

You will assist during procedures, take X-rays, manage operatory setup and infection control, and collaborate with the team to ensure patient satisfaction and smooth operation of the practice.