Pays $24-$29/hrSurgery market median is ~$55k (94 jobs)

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Aspen Dental
Sterling Heights, Michigan

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

DentalFull-Time
Posted 47m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant in Sterling Heights, MI. $24-$29/hr. Full-time with flexible scheduling. Benefits include PTO, health, 401k match.

Join Aspen Dental as a Oral Surgery Dental Assistant – $24-$29/hr in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $24 - $29/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 – $24-$29/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support clinical needs by assisting during treatment procedures, managing infection control, and taking dental X-rays. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral hygiene and traveling to nearby offices to provide patient care.

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 strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceDental X-raysInfection controlInstrument sterilizationPatient educationOral hygiene instructionClinical supportCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTreatment procedure assistance

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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan 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)