Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Listed compensation
$20 - $25/hr
The week · per this posting
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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 Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives.
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20 - $25 / hour
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 nearby offices 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, 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 Dental Assistant will support the Endodontist by providing chair-side assistance during treatment procedures and managing clinical tasks. Responsibilities include taking X-rays, maintaining infection control, and educating patients on oral hygiene.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 Endodontics (Dental) — ranked against 251 active Endodontics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Endodontics Career Context
Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 338 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$47k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
