Licensed Dental Assistant

Company: Aspen Dental
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

At Aspen Dental, we believe in doing just about anything to make our patients smile. Our practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. Together, w e're making dentistry better, a llowing more people to access dental care that works with their lives . Salary: $16 - $ 20 / hour Benefits of bein g part of the AspenOne Team

• Flexibility - n o late nights; limited Saturdays
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan
• Career advancement - we promote from within How You'll Make a Difference As a Licensed Dental Assistant , you will help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
  • Assist during a variety of treatment pro cedures
  • Take dental X-rays
  • Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
  • Executes patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
  • Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
    • Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
    • Completes denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns
    • Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
    • Perform digital intraoral scans
    • Supports patient charting for Doctors
      • Perform various office tasks as necessary
      • Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction How You'll Succeed
        • Ready to be part of a patient -centric team
        • Have an eagerness to learn and grow
        • Have your h igh school diploma or equivalent
        • H ave your D ental A ssistant certification and/or X-ray certification in states where it is required

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