Pays $29-$31/hrSurgery market median is ~$55k (94 jobs)

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Aspen Dental
West Allis, Wisconsin

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

DentalFull-Time
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About the Role

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant in West Allis, WI. $29-$31/hr. Full-time with flexible scheduling. Benefits include PTO, health, 401k match.

Join Aspen Dental as a Oral Surgery Dental Assistant – $29-$31/hr in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $29 - $31/hr.
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with match
  • Career development opportunities
  • Free Continuing Education (CE)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Aspen Dental as a Oral Surgery Dental Assistant – $29-$31/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant supports clinical needs by assisting during treatment procedures and managing infection control. They also travel to nearby offices to provide patient care and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active license, registration, or permit as required by the state, including X-ray certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid driver's license for travel.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceDental X-raysInfection controlInstrument sterilizationPatient educationCommunicationInterpersonal skillsClinical support

Surgery Career Context

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 293 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Surgery roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Annual compensation range

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About Aspen Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with match
Flexible scheduling
Career development opportunities
Free Continuing Education (CE)