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Aspen Dental
Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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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 Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives.

  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $23 - $26 / hour
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:
  • A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match*
  • Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available*
  • 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 Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. 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 nearby offices to support patient care**
  • Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
  • 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

Have Your High School Diploma or Equivalent

*May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.

**As this position requires daily travel to assigned offices, 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.

*May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental locations.

**As this position requires daily travel to assigned offices, 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

The Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant supports clinical needs by assisting during treatment procedures and managing infection control protocols. They are also responsible for taking X-rays, educating patients on oral hygiene, and traveling to nearby offices to provide patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistanceInstrument sterilizationPatient educationOral hygiene instructionClinical support

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 331 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery at Aspen Dental a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dental Assistant listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Wilkesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k
Median resident rent
$764/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Aspen Dental

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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)