Dental Assistant - Entry Level

As an Entry‑Level Dental Assistant you’ll receive paid, hands‑on training through Aspen Dental’s partnership with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and a clear path toward becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) while working alongside a team that helps patients in your community every day.

Pay

Salary: $18 – $22 per hour

Schedule

Varies by independently owned and operated location; part‑time, full‑time, and flexible scheduling available.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Set up and break down the operatory post‑treatment
• Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Support patient charting for doctors
• Perform various office tasks as necessary
• Collaborate with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Obtain radiology and safety certification within the required timeframe for the state of practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Benefits

• Paid Certified Dental Assistant training through DANB sponsored by Aspen
• Paid training to become radiology and safety certified through DANB
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan
• Free continuing education (CE) through TAG U
• Paid annual CDA certification renewal once earned

How You’ll Make a Difference

By joining Aspen Dental you’ll help provide stable, high‑quality dental care to your community, receive world‑class training and a generous benefits package, and have clear opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within.