Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist

Aspen Dental; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)

Ongoing training and education

Job summary

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant in Westminster, CA, to support prosthodontists with dental implant procedures. You will sterilize instruments, prepare treatment areas, and assist during surgeries while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes radiography, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care. Full-time with weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience
• Valid certifications meeting state requirements
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to handle dental instruments with precision
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Comfortable with radiographic equipment and digital dental technology
• Prior experience with dental implants or prosthodontics is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist Prosthodontist in advanced dental implant procedures
• Prepare and sterilize instruments per infection control standards
• Provide chair-side assistance and anticipate dentist’s needs
• Make patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit
• Take dental x-rays and assist with radiographic imaging
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene
• Support prosthetic team with inventory management and lab coordination
• Handle scheduling, patient reception, records, and supplies
• Collaborate with oral surgeons, hygienists, and staff to ensure exceptional care
• Assist in oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiography

Patient care

Manual dexterity

Communication

Dental implants experience

Digital dental technology

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Digital dentistry tech

Job description

Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Dental Assistant Ready to be part of something transformative? ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are changing lives across the country by helping patients reclaim their health, smiles, and confidence. As a Prosthodontist Dental Assistant, you’ll be a critical part of the clinical team, supporting life-changing dental implant procedures and providing patients with world-class care experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $26 - $28 per hour (based on experience and certification)

Why ClearChoice is the Best Choice for Your Career:

• Competitive hourly compensation based on your experience and certification
• Full healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays for work-life balance
• Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend shifts required
• Ongoing training and education through ClearChoice University
• Pathways to leadership and specialized training roles
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on patient care
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where your expertise truly matters

What You’ll Do:

• Work directly with the Prosthodontist to assist in advanced dental procedures, particularly dental implant treatments
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, ensuring strict infection control standards
• Provide chair-side assistance during procedures, anticipate the dentist’s needs, and keep the treatment area clear and organized
• Make patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit
• Take dental x-rays, process radiographs, and assist with radiographic imaging
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations
• Educate patients on post-operative care and general oral hygiene
• Support the prosthetic team with inventory management, lab coordination, and recordkeeping
• Perform office tasks as needed, such as scheduling appointments, receiving patients, maintaining records, and ordering supplies
• Collaborate with other clinical staff, including oral surgeons, hygienists, and Patient Education Consultants to ensure exceptional care
• Assist in specialized areas such as oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

• Valid certifications that meet applicable state requirements
• 2+ years of previous experience in a dental assisting role
• Prior experience with dental implants or prosthodontics is highly desirable
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to handle dental instruments with precision
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Comfortable with radiographic equipment and digital dental technology

Why Choose ClearChoice?

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are transforming smiles and lives across the country, with over 100 locations and 100,000 smiles restored. As part of TAG - The Aspen Group, we’re committed to bringing better dental care to more people, alongside Aspen Dental, as part of the TAG family of brands.

TAG - The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent healthcare practices TAG supports, operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary: $26 - $28 per hour (based on experience and certification)

Welcome to ClearChoice Careers For over 15 years, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers have provided innovative and quality dental implant care to patients across the United States. Each center is focused on the same mission—to provide quality dental implant treatment for people who are looking for a long‑term solution to chronic dental issues. It’s clear that our approach to dental implants is working. By assembling all of the doctors, clinical staff, and elements needed for successful treatment together in one center, we give people new smiles, and new leases on life, faster and better than ever imagined.

The ClearChoice one location, one team, one cost approach revolutionized dental implant treatment and has become the preferred method for treatment for many people. Today, there are more than 97 ClearChoice Centers in the growing network. ClearChoice doctors share information among their peers, discuss new developments and collaborate on research. Staying in line with the latest industry standards is just one way that ClearChoice doctors are committed to providing quality care and expertise to patients at each ClearChoice Center across the nation.