Dental Assistant Jobs in Inglewood, 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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Registered Dental Assistant

  • Able dental
  • Glendale, CA (17 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Able dental
  • Glendale, CA (17 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Functions X-Ray Certified Chairside Assisting Dental Prophylaxis Crowns Skills That Would Be Cool to Have: Periodontics General Dentistry Orthodontics Temporary Crowns Nitrous Oxide Technical Skills...

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Dental Assistant

  • Smile Brands
  • Anaheim, CA (24 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (24 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Dental supported by Smile Brands is seeking a motivated and patient-focused part time Travel Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team in Anaheim!...

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Dental Assistant/RDA

  • Buena Park, CA (21 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Buena Park, CA (21 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

We are seeking a friendly, motivated dental assistant to join our team....

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Dental Assistant

  • West Coast Dental
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Dental Assistant (DA) Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing Dental Service Organization (DSO) team in California....

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Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • Cypress, CA (20 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, CA (20 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Dental Assistant

  • Western Dental & Orthodontics
  • Carson, CA (10 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (10 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Dental Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a reliable and detail oriented Dental Assistant for our private office,with MINIMUM 2 years of experience, who is a team player, knows how to take impressions, digital x-rays, and...

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Registered Dental Assistant

  • Tarzana
  • Reseda, CA (19 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reseda, CA (19 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Perform independent procedures as delegated by the dentist, such as taking alginate impressions, fabricated temporary crowns, applying dental sealants, performing coronal polishing in accordance with...

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Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant needed

  • Studio City, CA (13 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Studio City, CA (13 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental office is seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Studio City....

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Registered Dental Asst

  • Sonrava Health
  • Granada Hills, CA (24 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Granada Hills, CA (24 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Do you want to be part of an organization that is interested in your professional...

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Rda

  • West Coast Dental
  • Torrance, CA (9 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (9 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Your Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant certificate in California....

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Dental Assistant in Training

  • PDS Health
  • Carson, CA (10 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carson, CA (10 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Now is the time to join The Dental Office of Carson. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next...

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Dental Assistant / Receptionist in Private Dental Office

  • Sierra Madre, CA (23 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sierra Madre, CA (23 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Xray License and Coronal Polish. Provide help in the front office by coordinating the dentist's schedule. Filing and pulling charts, answering the phone etc....

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Registered Dental Assistant

  • AltaMed
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (6 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

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Dental Assistant

  • AltaMed
  • Anaheim, CA (24 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (24 miles from Inglewood, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Overview The Dental Assistant position is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and the dental hygienist(s) in providing primary care dental services to patients at the clinic or in the mobile...

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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...
Improving Your Image: Dental Photography in Practice
This course will cover all aspects of the use of digital photography in dental practice: intra-oral, extra-oral, and portraits. Participants will be taken through photography, from the basics of...
Diploma in Dental Assistant Skills and Clinical Procedures
Have you always wanted to work in dentistry but arent sure where to start? Many aspiring professionals find it challenging to locate training that balances theory with hands-on experience. Without...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Inglewood, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Inglewood, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Inglewood, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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