Dental Assistant - Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry
Listed compensation
$25-$29/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join SGA Dental Partners as a Dental Assistant – Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $25 - $29/hour.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Care. com Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
- Paid Scrub Allowance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join SGA Dental Partners as a Dental Assistant – Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry.
Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant will support the doctor chairside during procedures and manage the setup of operatory equipment. They are also responsible for taking radiographs, assisting with impressions, and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a dental assisting certificate or relevant experience along with X-ray and CPR certifications. A strong attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented mindset are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$56k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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