Dental Assistant Jobs in Livermore, 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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Gentle Dental

Dental Assistant - Temporary

  • Gentle Dental
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gentle Dental
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

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Gentle Dental

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Gentle Dental
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gentle Dental
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA Required Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Required X-Ray Certification Required Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program Valid health care provider CPR/BLS...

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Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

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

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Part Time Dental Assistant

  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Looking for a Dental Assistant for a private Dental Office. Tuesdays and Thursdays. please send your resume by email....

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Dental Assistant

  • Private Practice Dental Jobs
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team....

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Dental Assistant (with RDA)

  • Smile Brands
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Dental supported by Smile Brands is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team inSan Jose!...

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Registered Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

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Dental Assistant Instructor - Part Time - Saturdays Only

  • Indigo Dental Staffing
  • Livermore, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications: Active RDA license or higher, with Coronal Polishing 2 years clinical dental experience Pay: California $320/week $3,840 per cohort $40/hour Class location: Class is on Saturday and...

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Looking for a FT/PT DA/RDA

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Dental Assistant to join our current Dental Team on a Full Time basis....

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Dental Assistant

  • Crestview Family Dental
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago

seeking a friendly, organized, and experienced Dental Assistant (DA)/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing private practice in Santa Clara....

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Dental RDA or DA

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago

un Dental RDA or DA (san jose west) compensation: Negotiable employment type: job title: Dental RDA or DA Tranquility Dental in Santana Row is seeking an RDA/DA. We seek a positive, self-motivated...

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Dental Assistant in Training

  • Indigo Dental
  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Role Were hiring friendly, motivated Dental Assistants to join local dental offices near you....

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Dental Assistant No Experience Needed (Training Available)

  • Indigo Dental
  • Livermore, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 8 days ago

The Role Were hiring friendly, motivated Dental Assistants to join local dental offices near you....

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Dental Assistant Registered

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Compliance Accountability: Grade: 295 Basic Qualifications: Experience Twelve (12) months satisfactory work experience as a dental assistant in California....

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Dental Assistant

  • Wellpath
  • Dublin, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 13 days ago

How you make a difference The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee....

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Demographic Data for Livermore, CA

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Dental Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 Livermore, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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