Dental Assistant Jobs in Capistrano Beach, CA

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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Ortho Assistant-RDA

  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview As a Dental Assistant at Sonrava, patient care is your #1 priority and focus....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Dental Assistant with Front Office skills - No experience OK

  • Lake Forest, CA (9 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (9 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant with Front Office skills (Lake Forest, CA) Looking for part / full time - LOOKING FOR VERY RELIABLE CANDIDATE. Dental Assistant, who likes front office....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Laguna Beach, CA (9 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (9 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

$23.50-$32.75/Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

| FFS Office Dentistry Bliss, a small and highly personalized fee-for-service dental office in Irvine, CA, is looking for a reliable and experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant

  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Part-Time Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) Tustin Office

  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Tustin, CA Periodontal Office We are looking for a part-time Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) to join our established periodontal practice in Tustin, California....

Dental Assistant

  • Mission Viejo, CA (10 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (10 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 21 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Mission Viejo, CA (10 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (10 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 25 days ago

We're looking for a Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Registered Dental Assistant II

  • Santa Ana, CA (23 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (23 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Possesses and maintains a valid and current license with the State of California as a registered dental assistant or dental assistant....

Dental Assistant/Registered Dentist Assistant

  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

in the concept of four handed dentistry and prepare patients for service delivery....

Dental Assistant

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Dental Assistant

  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Current Dental Assistant License, X-ray license, CPR Card, and coronal polishing certification. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Outstanding oral and written communication skills....

Dental Assistant Tuesday/Thursdays

  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (20 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

un Dental Assistant Tuesday/Thursdays (Irvine) DentAll alton near technology compensation: DOE employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Experience is...

Registered Dental Assistant - Pediatric

  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (22 miles from Capistrano Beach, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Credentialed as a valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant with the following certifications: Coronal polishing/X-Rays Cert....

Demographic Data for Capistrano Beach, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Capistrano Beach, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Capistrano Beach, CA 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 Capistrano Beach, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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