Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Aspen Dental as a Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery in Meriden, Connecticut, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30/hr - $35/hr.
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) savings plan with match
- Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
- Career development and growth opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
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Key Responsibilities
The Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant supports clinical needs by assisting during treatment procedures and managing infection control protocols. They also travel to various offices to provide patient care and educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
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 daily travel.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
Aspen Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 288 active listings.
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).
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