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.
We are a dental clinic seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist with Dental Experience to join our team....
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Miami Gardens, FL
- 1 hour ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Miami Gardens, FL
- 1 hour ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
*** Sage Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Cumming, GA! Sage Dental is the leading Dental Support Organization (DSO) in the Southeast, and we are continuing to grow!...
Part Time Orthodontics Dental Assistant
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Wayne, MI
- 1 hour ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Wayne, MI
- 1 hour ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Southgate, MI
- 1 day ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Southgate, MI
- 1 day ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Rainier, OR
- 1 day ago
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Rainier, OR
- 1 day ago
We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Tampa, FL
- 1 day ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Tampa, FL
- 1 day ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Albany, OR
- 2 days ago
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Albany, OR
- 2 days ago
We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....
- Stanley Hometown Dentistry
- Stanley, WI
- 2 days ago
- Stanley Hometown Dentistry
- Stanley, WI
- 2 days ago
Certified Provide chairside assisting during dental procedures Perform dental prophylaxis and coronal polishing Assist with temporary crowns and expanded functions Experience with orthodontics, dentures...
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Portland, OR
- 2 days ago
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Portland, OR
- 2 days ago
assistant Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA, EDDA, EFODA) Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Dental Assistant Excellent time management and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft...
- United Dental Partners
- Arlington Heights, IL
- 2 days ago
- United Dental Partners
- Arlington Heights, IL
- 2 days ago
Full Job Description We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Arlington Heights, IL....
If you are X-Ray Certified, skilled in Chairside Assisting, and passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we want to hear from you....
FASTBRACES ORTHODODNTIC/SURGICAL ASSISTANT: ·FULLTIME ·HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABLE ·PLACING WIRES, ELASTICS, AND APPLIANCE ADJUSTMENTS ·BRINGING A PATIENT TO HAVING A FANTASTIC SMILE ·ASSIST IN...
Our Specialty Dental Assistants professionally assist our Specialists chair side in a fast paced environment. Sage offers you: Competitive base pay - PLUS BONUSES!...
- Sage Dental
- Johns Creek, GA
- 2 days ago
- Sage Dental
- Johns Creek, GA
- 2 days ago
Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Traveling Endodontic Dental Assistant to join our team!...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Dental Assistant position
- Dentrix
- Coronal Polishing
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Periodontics
- Sealants
- Temporary Crowns
- Expanded Functions
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- Taking Impressions
- Sealant Placement
- Dentures
- Chair Side Assistance
- Crowns
- Endodontics
- relines
- Dental Terminology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Amalgam
- Orthodontics
- iTero Scanning
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Radiography
- Instrument Sterilization
- Treatment Planning
- X-Rays
- Patient Satisfaction
- Patient Charting
- Infection Control
- Surgery
- Sterilization
- Charting
- Patient Care
- Scheduling Appointments
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA
- Reimbursement
- Health Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- High School Diploma
- Collaboration
- Employee Development
- Spanish
- Interpersonal Skills
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Communication Skills
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