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Entry Level Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental logoAspen Dental$21–$25/hrHarrisonburg, VirginiaFull timePosted 1w ago
  • No experience required

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This posting states $21–$25 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Virginia post a median of $24.50 an hour, the middle half $21.88–$26.75, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Virginia earn a median of $22.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

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

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $21 - $25 / 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
  • 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 a Dental Assistant , you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required

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

From Aspen Dental's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental is a network of branded dental practices supported by Aspen Dental Management, part of The Aspen Group, with more than 1,000 (source: Aspen Dental (PR Newswire), Aspen Dental Opens in Missoula with Same-Day Emergency Visits, opens in a new tab) offices across the United States. Source: Aspen Dental (PR Newswire), Aspen Dental Opens in Missoula with Same-Day Emergency Visits

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