Full-Time
Dental Assistant
Posted on 7/2/2026
Aspen Dental
5,001-10,000 employees
Dental support organization delivering practice management
Compensation Overview
$17 - $20/hr
Fort Smith, AR, USA
In Person
On-site role in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
- 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
- Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
- Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Take dental x-rays
- Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
- Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
- Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
- Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
- Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
- Perform digital intraoral scans
- Support patient charting for doctors
- Perform various office tasks as necessary
- Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
Aspen Dental provides non-clinical business support, such as marketing, accounting, and staffing, to a network of over 1,100 independent dental practices. This model works by centralizing administrative tasks at the corporate level, allowing dentists to focus entirely on patient care while utilizing a specialized program to achieve practice ownership faster than traditional methods. Unlike many competitors, the company specifically targets underserved areas and offers transparent pricing and internal financing to help patients who typically struggle with healthcare costs. Their goal is to lower the barriers to dental care by making it more affordable for patients and less administratively burdensome for providers.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$275M
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aspen opened Perry, Alabaster, Travelers Rest, and Burbank offices in July-August 2026.
- State shortage data in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and California supports demand.
- Motto Clear Aligners and same-day emergency care drive higher-acuity patient flow and revenue.
What critics are saying
- California's May 7, 2026 settlement imposed $2 million penalties and 36-month monitoring.
- Bonta's CPOD crackdown threatens Aspen's management-fee model and California growth through 2027.
- A broader DSO enforcement wave could force exits, crippling Aspen's clinic expansion economics.
What makes Aspen Dental unique
- Aspen Dental combines financing, walk-ins, and onsite labs for faster restorative treatment.
- TAG's 1,100-plus practices give Aspen dense national reach in underserved markets.
- Independent dentists keep ownership while Aspen supplies recruiting, IT, leasing, and marketing support.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 5%Aspen Dental opened a new supported practice at 7969 S. Cicero Ave. in Chicago's Burbank neighbourhood, located in the Scottsdale Shopping Center. The office is independently owned and operated by Dr Abigail Brier, who has practised with Aspen Dental in the Chicago area since 2015. The practice offers preventive care, emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, oral surgery and Motto Clear Aligners. Onsite dental labs and digital scanning technology enable many restorative procedures to be completed in fewer visits. The location serves Burbank's nearly 29,000 residents and neighbouring communities including Oak Lawn, Bridgeview and several Chicago neighbourhoods. Seventy-five of Illinois' 102 counties, including Cook County, are designated dental health professional shortage areas, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Aspen Dental's parent company, The Aspen Group, is headquartered in Chicago.
Aspen Dental opens first Shelby County practice. * August 7, 2026 * 3 minutes read * 12 hours ago The new location expands access to oral healthcare in Alabaster with early weekday hours, Saturday availability, and walk-in access Aspen Dental(R) opened its newest supported practice at 725 1st Street SE, Suite 3305, in Alabaster, bringing comprehensive dental care to patients across Shelby County and the greater Birmingham metro area. The office is the first Aspen Dental practice in Shelby County and is led by Managing Clinical Director Ahmad El Estwani, DMD, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Alabaster office offers a full range of dental services under one roof, including preventive care, emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, oral surgery, and Motto(TM) Clear Aligners, a discreet option for adults looking to straighten their smiles. The practice also provides clear, upfront cost estimates, flexible financing options, and walk-in availability. "Alabaster is a place where families are busy, schedules are full, and people need care that is close by and straightforward," said Dr. El Estwani. "Our team is looking forward to building a practice where patients can come in for everything from a routine checkup to an urgent dental need to a smile they've been wanting to improve, and leave with a clear plan they understand." The Alabaster office is positioned to make routine, urgent and restorative dental care easier to access along one of Shelby County's growing commercial corridors. Alabaster's population grew from 33,284 at the 2020 Census to 34,748 in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The new office is one of the first tenants at the Shoppes at District 31, part of a larger mixed-use development taking shape at the intersection of Interstate 65 and U.S. 31. The development is expected to bring more than 600,000 square feet of new retail, restaurant and hotel space to the city, according to the City of Alabaster. The opening comes as Alabama continues to face oral health access challenges. Alabama is ranked 45th in the nation of adults who visited a dentist within the past year, and dentist-to-population rates in the state's urban counties are more than twice those in its rural counties, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. "When communities grow, dental access has to grow with them," said Dr. Arwinder Judge, Chief Clinical Officer at Aspen Dental. "This new Alabaster office pairs modern technology with a convenient, affordable option for preventive, restorative, and urgent care, helping patients address small issues before they become bigger health concerns. That is especially important in a state where access to dental providers remains uneven." The Alabaster office is part of Aspen Dental's continued expansion into communities where patients need more convenient ways to get quality, affordable care. The practice's early weekday hours and Saturday availability are intended to make it easier for patients to fit dental visits around work, school, and family responsibilities. "Independent doctors across the Aspen Dental network share the same goal: make quality care easier to find and easier to afford close to home," said Lori D'Anna, President of Field Operations at Aspen Dental. "By pairing Dr. El Estwani's clinical leadership with the technology and operating support he needs to run a successful practice, we're helping expand access to modern, dependable dental care in communities like Alabaster." The Alabaster office offers flexible financing options. New patients can schedule online, call the office directly, or walk in, and same-day appointments are available for dental emergencies, including toothaches, broken teeth, and other urgent needs. Office Hours and Scheduling The Alabaster office is accepting new patients at 725 1st Street SE, Suite 3305, Alabaster, AL 35007. Office hours are: * Monday - Thursday: 7 AM - 5 PM * Friday: 7 AM - NOON * Saturday: 8 AM - 3 PM To schedule an appointment, patients can visit aspendental.com or call (205) 894-9183. Walk-ins are welcome. About Aspen Dental Aspen Dental, part of The Aspen Group (TAG), is committed to breaking down barriers to oral healthcare and helping patients put themselves first, starting with a healthy mouth. With nearly 1,100 Aspen Dental-branded offices across the United States, Aspen Dental practices offer comprehensive care and are supported by dedicated teams focused on making dental care more accessible and affordable. Through initiatives such as the Healthy Mouth Movement and Day of Service, Aspen Dental and its network continue to expand access to care for those who need it most. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides business support services to these practices.
Aspen Dental has opened a new practice in Elkin, North Carolina, addressing dental care access in a rural area. The office, located at 117 Morrison Road, is independently owned and operated by Dr Tracy Redden, who already runs an Aspen Dental practice in nearby Mount Airy. Elkin, with roughly 4,000 residents, sits in Surry County, designated a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area. Every county in North Carolina shares this designation, according to a North Carolina Medical Journal analysis. The state has fewer dentists per capita than the national average. The practice offers preventive care, emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, oral surgery and clear aligners. It features digital scanning and imaging technology, walk-in availability, flexible financing and upfront cost estimates.
Aspen Dental has opened its first practice in Shelby County, Alabama, located in Alabaster's District 31 development. The practice, at 725 1st Street SE, is led by managing clinical director Ahmad El Estwani, DMD, a University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate. The office offers comprehensive dental services including preventive care, emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, and clear aligners. It features early weekday hours, Saturday availability, and walk-in access. Alabaster's population grew from 33,284 in 2020 to 34,748 in 2025. The practice is amongst the first tenants at Shoppes at District 31, part of a development expected to bring over 600,000 square feet of new retail and hospitality space. Alabama ranks 45th nationally for adults visiting a dentist annually, with uneven provider distribution between urban and rural areas.
Aspen Dental opens its first Shelby County practice in Alabaster's District 31 development. The new location expands access to oral healthcare in Alabaster with early weekday hours, Saturday availability and walk-in access ALABASTER, Ala., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Today Aspen Dental(R) opened its newest supported practice at 725 1st Street SE, Suite 3305, in Alabaster, bringing comprehensive dental care to patients across Shelby County and the greater Birmingham metro area. The office is the first Aspen Dental practice in Shelby County and is led by managing clinical director Ahmad El Estwani, DMD, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Alabaster office offers a full range of dental services under one roof, including preventive care, emergency dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, oral surgery and Motto(TM) Clear Aligners, a discreet option for adults looking to straighten their smile. The practice also provides clear, upfront cost estimates, flexible financing options and walk-in availability. "Alabaster is a place where families are busy, schedules are full and people need care that is close by and straightforward," said Dr. El Estwani. "Our team is looking forward to building a practice where patients can come in for everything from a routine checkup to an urgent dental need to a smile they've been wanting to improve, and leave with a clear plan they understand." The Alabaster office is positioned to make routine, urgent and restorative dental care easier to access along one of Shelby County's growing commercial corridors. Alabaster's population grew from 33,284 at the 2020 Census to 34,748 in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The new office is one of the first tenants at the Shoppes at District 31, part of a larger mixed-use development taking shape at the intersection of Interstate 65 and U.S. 31. The development is expected to bring more than 600,000 square feet of new retail, restaurant and hotel space to the city, according to the City of Alabaster. The opening comes as Alabama continues to face oral health access challenges. Alabama is ranked 45th in the nation of adults who visited a dentist within the past year, and dentist-to-population rates in the state's urban counties are more than twice those in its rural counties, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. "When communities grow, dental access has to grow with them," said Dr. Arwinder Judge, chief clinical officer at Aspen Dental. "This new Alabaster office pairs modern technology with a convenient, affordable option for preventive, restorative and urgent care, helping patients address small issues before they become bigger health concerns. That is especially important in a state where access to dental providers remains uneven." The Alabaster office is part of Aspen Dental's continued expansion into communities where patients need more convenient ways to get quality, affordable care. The practice's early weekday hours and Saturday availability are intended to make it easier for patients to fit dental visits around work, school and family responsibilities. "Independent doctors across the Aspen Dental network share the same goal: make quality care easier to find and easier to afford close to home," said Lori D'Anna, president, field operations at Aspen Dental. "By pairing Dr. El Estwani's clinical leadership with the technology and operating support he needs to run a successful practice, we're helping expand access to modern, dependable dental care in communities like Alabaster." The Alabaster office offers flexible financing options. New patients can schedule online, call the office directly or walk in, and same-day appointments are available for dental emergencies, including toothaches, broken teeth and other urgent needs. Office Hours and Scheduling The Alabaster office is accepting new patients at 725 1st Street SE, Suite 3305, Alabaster, AL 35007. Office hours are: * Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. * Friday: 7 a.m. - noon * Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, patients can visit aspendental.com or call (205) 894-9183. Walk-ins are welcome. About Aspen Dental Aspen Dental, part of The Aspen Group (TAG), is committed to breaking down barriers to oral healthcare and helping patients put themselves first, starting with a healthy mouth. With nearly 1,100 Aspen Dental-branded offices across the United States, Aspen Dental practices offer comprehensive care and are supported by dedicated teams focused on making dental care more accessible and affordable. Through initiatives such as the Healthy Mouth Movement and Day of Service, Aspen Dental and its network continue to expand access to care for those who need it most. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides business support services to these practices. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow Aspen Dental on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. SOURCE Aspen Dental For further information: Aspen Dental Public Relations, Email: [email protected]