Dental Assistant
Location: Rochester, NY | Full-time
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Friday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
- No weekends
Pay
$24–$28/hour based on experience
About the role
Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Dental Assistant ready to grow into a specialty most dental assistants never get the chance to touch. At our Rochester center, you'll work directly alongside our Prosthodontist, learning implant and restorative procedures hands-on. No implant experience required — we'll train you. If you're a certified dental assistant looking to build real specialized skills and advance your career, this is where that starts.
Responsibilities
- Learn to assist the Prosthodontist chairside during implant and restorative procedures
- Prepare and sterilize instruments, following infection control protocols
- Take digital X-rays and process radiographic imaging
- Support lab case coordination and clinical inventory
- Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit
- Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene
Requirements
- Current Dental Assistant certification meeting New York state requirements
- 1+ year of dental assisting experience
- No implant or prosthodontic experience needed — genuine willingness to learn is what counts
- Strong manual dexterity and comfort learning new clinical technology
- A calm, positive presence in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
Benefits
- Structured, paid training — you'll be earning while you learn the specialty
- 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account and flexible spending account options
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- A clear path toward advanced clinical and leadership roles
About the company
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has restored over 100,000 smiles at 100+ locations nationwide. As part of TAG – The Aspen Group, alongside Aspen Dental, we're changing what dental implant care looks like — and we'll help you build a specialty career doing it.