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Aspen Dental
Mansfield, Connecticut

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

Dental AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30 - $35/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $30 - $35 / hour Sign-On Bonus: $5000 At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:

  • Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available*
  • A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match*
  • Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
  • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
  • Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U How You’ll Make a Difference As an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. You will assist the Specialist chair-side, as needed, during treatment procedures. You will have the support you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
  • Travel to offices across region to support patient care**
  • Take dental X-rays
  • Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
  • Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
  • Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
  • Perform various office tasks as necessary
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care Qualifications:
  • Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification
  • 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
  • High school diploma or equivalent *May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations. **As this position requires daily travel to assigned offices across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, you must maintain a valid non-restricted driver’s license and appropriate insurance or the ability to be insured under the employer’s fleet insurance program (for those assigned a Company fleet vehicle). The Company reserves the right to request and review your Motor Vehicle Record at any time, according to state requirements Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide chair-side assistance to the Endodontist during treatment procedures and manage clinical needs for patients. Responsibilities include taking X-rays, sterilizing equipment, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and an active state license or permit, including X-ray certification. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and insurance for daily travel across the region.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Chair-side AssistingSterilizationPatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationClinical Support

Dental Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

How does Aspen Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$62k–$73kDentist median $208k (middle half $165k–$240k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$65k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All dentist listings in Connecticut98 active5,818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Dentist pay trend (all specialties)+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Connecticut figures use all dentists: too few Connecticut Dental postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - Endodontist at Aspen Dental a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Aspen Dental

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus: $5,000
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with match
Free Continuing Education (CE)

Living in Mansfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$2,467/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.