Dental Assistant Jobs in Round Rock, TX

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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Cedar Park Dental & Braces

Registered Dental Assistant

What you do: As a Registered Dental Assistant, you are responsible for providing assistance to the dentist or hygienist, contributing to their efficiency and productivity....

Lead Dental Assistant

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant License Current CPR certification Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RDA in a dental practice DeNovo Offices: New acquired offices may require travel...

Dental Assistant

  • Rollingwood, TX (19 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rollingwood, TX (19 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant credentialed from the Texas Dental Assistant preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required....

Dental Assistant

  • Cedar Park, TX (10 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (10 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

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

Orthodontic Assistant at Growing & Team-Driven Practice

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 6 days ago

At Arboretum & Westlake Orthodontics, we believe that having a team that works together collaboratively drives the success of the practice and increases the positive impact we can have on the...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Assistant license X-ray certification CPR certification Compensation $18 - $24 About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental,...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 11 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago

. * An Orthodontist Assistant state certification, included but not limited to, nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA...

Dental Assistant

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Austin, US-TX Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Dental Assistant Description As a Dental Assistant with Parklane Pediatric Dentistry you will play a vital role in ensuring children develop...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 14 days ago

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

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 14 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

  • Leander, TX (15 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Leander, TX (15 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 16 days ago

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

Endodontic Dental Assistant

  • Round Rock, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 21 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Dental Assistant

  • Georgetown, TX (9 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX (9 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Overview Come join our team as a Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Demographic Data for Round Rock, TX

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Round Rock, TX

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Round Rock, TX 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 Round Rock, TX
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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