Dental Assistant Jobs in Alaska

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

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 hours ago

PREVIOUS DENTAL ASSISTANT EXPERIANCE REQUIRED....

Dental Assistant Trainee Program (DATP)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago

proficiency to become a Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 13 days ago
  • Talkeetna, AK
  • 13 days ago

Click here to Apply to Additional Positions Click here to submit an application without applying to a specific position Apply Dental Assistant DepartmentDental Department Reports ToDental Manager Open...

Dental Assistant (PCN 20-8701)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 13 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 13 days ago

Watch Alaska DOC HARS video here: style="text-align: center"> What you will be doing: Assists Dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry, imaging capture, and recording of acquired data in an electronic...

Dental Assistant I-Rural

  • Galena, AK
  • 18 days ago
  • Galena, AK
  • 18 days ago

Job: IRC47028 Description Job Title Dental Assistant I-Rural Location Galena, AK, US Organization Name Health Services- Dental Job Summary Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Dental Assistant...

Supervisor of Dental Assistants

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 20 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 20 days ago

The Supervisor of Dental Assistants is responsible for the day-to-day performance of a group of Dental Assistant employees and also providing dental assistant services within the program....

Dental Assistant I

  • Glennallen, AK
  • 27 days ago
  • Glennallen, AK
  • 27 days ago

Six (6) months previous Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant Trainee experience; OR Completion of a formal Dental Assistant Program....

Dental Assistant

  • Haines, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Haines, AK
  • 30+ days ago

OR 6 months of Dental Assistant Experience....

Dental Assistant

  • Bethel, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bethel, AK
  • 30+ days ago

The dental assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the dentist during dental procedures....

Dental Assistant Trainee - Savoonga

  • Nome, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nome, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Dental Assistant Trainee - Savoonga Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 2276 Salary Range: $27.41 To $34.70 Hourly Dental Assistant Trainee in Savoonga Purpose of Position...

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • Haines, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Haines, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Pay Range:$25.00 - $25.47 SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our...

Dental Assistant Lead - Orthodontics

  • Juneau, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification in: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) preferred but not required. Current CPR certificate. Current Radiology certificate....

Dental Assistant

  • Seward, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seward, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program; or completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Program; or Dental Assisting National Board Certification;, Certification preferred, but...

Dental Assistant

  • Kodiak, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kodiak, AK
  • 90+ days ago

Dental Assistant will be scheduled village travel as necessary based upon the needs of KANA and the village communities....

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Local
National
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21,388

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Alaska

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Alaska offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
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 in Alaska
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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