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Aspen Dental

Dental support organization delivering practice management

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

DentalUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeIndianapolis, IN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current dental assistant license, registration, or certification as required by the state is required.
  • Radiology (X-ray) certification is required where required by the state.
  • A current CPR or BLS certificate is required.
  • At least two years of experience as a dental assistant is required.
  • Proficiency in chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry is required.
  • The candidate must be able to demonstrate and instruct others in proper sterilization and infection-control techniques.
  • The candidate must maintain and update annual continuing education requirements specified by the state.
  • State certification in expanded functions is required where required by the state.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with directing the dental assistant office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
  • Assist doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
  • Break down operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
  • Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories, and ensure staff are properly trained and compliant with the process.
  • Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines and suction lines and/or testing waterlines, autoclaves, and compressors daily, weekly, or monthly.
  • Set up trays and operatories for all procedures.
  • Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
  • Train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
  • Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including HIPAA guidelines.
  • Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
  • Provide patients with oral-care instructions following dental treatment procedures.
  • Educate patients on appropriate oral-hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
  • Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns.
  • Monitor and assist in managing laboratory cases.
  • Perform a quality intraoral health scan of patients in under five minutes.
  • Explain the clear aligner process and teach it to others.
  • Take quality impressions and bite registrations.
  • Perform additional expanded functions based on certification, including coronal polishing and restorative functions, to support patient care.
  • Ensure emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
  • Order and maintain supplies in accordance with the practice budget.
  • Perform additional office tasks as necessary.

About the Company

Aspen Dental

Dental support organization delivering practice management

Aspen Dental Management, Inc. runs a dental support organization (DSO) that provides non-clinical services to 1,100+ independently owned dental practices in the U.S., handling back-office tasks such as accounting, marketing, real estate and equipment leasing, recruiting, and IT so dentists can focus on patient care. It supports practice owners through the Practice Ownership Program and offers patient financing options and a member savings plan to improve affordability. The model relies on centralized management and procurement to achieve economies of scale, while practices stay independently owned. As part of TAG (The Aspen Group), it has expanded into other healthcare areas like urgent care, dental implants, and medical aesthetics, with a goal to expand access to affordable care across the network.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$275M
Headquarters
Town of DeWitt, New York
Founded
1998

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