Dental Assistant Jobs

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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MINT Dentistry

Dental Assistant

HIPAA, and Infection Control training A positive, energetic, “let’s get it done” attitude Extra Skills We Love: Open Dental experience Experience with Nomad and digital scanning Certifications in Coronal...

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

Stanley Hometown Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Certified Provide chairside assisting during dental procedures Perform dental prophylaxis and coronal polishing Assist with temporary crowns and expanded functions Experience with orthodontics, dentures...

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

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

United Dental Partners

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Full Job Description We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Arlington Heights, IL....

Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Knoxville!...

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team....

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Sage Dental

Endodontic Dental Assistant

Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Traveling Endodontic Dental Assistant to join our team in Marietta, GA!...

UDC Services, LLC

Dental Assistant

  • Long Grove, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Long Grove, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Assistant certification or equivalent experience Prior dental assisting experience preferred Coronal polishing certificate a plus....

Sage Dental

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Traveling Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our team in Atlanta, GA!...

Village Family Dental

Dental Assistant

About Us Village Family Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team....

Harbor Health Services, Inc

Dental Assistant

* Harbor Health Services is currently seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our team at the Geiger Gibson Community Health Center....

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

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Dental Assistant Fundamentals
A dental assistant is a member of a dental team who contributes immensely to the team delivering dental treatment and services. During dental operations, the dental assistant aids dentists or...
15 Dental Procedures Instruments' Guideline Dental Assistant
In this tutorial, you will build a strong foundation in 15 different dental procedures and dental instruments related to each procedure. This tutorial is a great tool for beginners and for future...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs Nationwide

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
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
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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