Dental Assistant Jobs in El Dorado, CA

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Dental Assistant

  • Placerville, CA (10 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Placerville, CA (10 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant RDA/DA $1000 SIGNING BONUS

  • Citrus Heights, CA (23 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA (23 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Our private family practice (no HMO or Medi-cal) is looking for a motivated dental assistant or RDA. Days available to work are Mon thru Thursday 8-5PM, part time available as well....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Roseville, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Prosthodontic Dental Group

  • Fair Oaks, CA (22 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fair Oaks, CA (22 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Dental Collective, is looking for an upbeat, dependable, and team-oriented Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join us in Fair Oaks, CA....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Folsom, CA (16 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (16 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

  • Folsom, CA (16 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (16 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Reports To: Patient Care Leader Position Status: Non-exempt The Role The primary duty of the Ortho Registered Dental Assistant is to assist in the overall delivery of orthodontic care and to be an integral...

Dental Assistant

  • Rocklin, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Pure Dentistry is searching for a full-time Dental Assistant passionate about providing our patients with excellent customer service and clinical care....

Dental Assistant/RDA

  • Placerville, CA (10 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Placerville, CA (10 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Attention all FRIENDLY personalities! Are you looking for a place to call home? Come and join our ever-expanding practice and amazing dental family at Smile Time Dental and Make A Smile! OFFICES...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Rocklin, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Placerville, CA (10 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Placerville, CA (10 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

  • Rancho Cordova, CA (22 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (22 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Caton State DDS

  • Citrus Heights, CA (23 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA (23 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Collective, is looking for an upbeat, dependable, and team-oriented Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join us in Citrus Heights, CA....

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Roseville, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roseville, CA (24 miles from El Dorado, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

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....

Demographic Data for El Dorado, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in El Dorado, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in El Dorado, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in El Dorado, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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