Dental Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR

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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We will be adding an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

Advantage Dental Oral Health Center

Dental Assistant

We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

Dental Assistant

  • Battle Ground, WA (22 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Ground, WA (22 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 28 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 28 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department...

Dental Assistant, Walker Road Office (On-Call, Days)

  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 hours ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

P/T Looking for Dental Assistant

  • Portland, OR
  • 22 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 22 hours ago

We are an established small private office, looking for a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team....

Ortho Dental Assistant

  • Tualatin, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tualatin, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Here at Bright Now! Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system,...

Dental Assistant

  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gresham, OR (12 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day 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

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

We are a friendly and fast-paced dental office seeking an experienced, energetic, and cheerful Dental Assistant to join our team!...

Dental Assistant, Grand Ave Office (On-Call, Days)

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant, KP Dental at Johnson Creek (On-Call, Days)

  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 4 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Clackamas, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clackamas, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - EDDA - Dental Assistant Sunridge Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Why join a Heartland Dental supported office?...

Dental Assistant, Glisan Office (On-Call, Days)

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant, KP Dental at Johnson Creek (On-Call, Days)

  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Specialty Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 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....

Demographic Data for Portland, OR

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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