Dental Assistant Jobs in Menlo Park, 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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Rda Position Available Bilingual Preferred

  • Redwood City, CA (3 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (3 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a dependable and professional REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT team member to join our dental office. Temp option available starting JULY if you are interested in temping....

Dental Assistant

  • Los Gatos, CA (19 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (19 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a reliable Dental Assistant with a positive attitude and great patient skills to become part of our team....

Registered Dental Assistant in Pleasanton

  • Pleasanton, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

RARE opportunity (as its been almost a decade since we have had an opening) for experienced RDA to join our team with Dr. Jerry A. Sanchez DDS. Fulltime: Monday through Thursday 7:45 - 5 Do you...

Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

  • Alameda, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assistant-RDA /DA San Leandro

  • San Leandro, CA (17 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (17 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for a qualified Dental assistant- RDA /DA to join full time ( Monday to Friday) our private general dental office (Near downtown San Leandro)....

Dental Assistant / Front Office / Floater

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable shifting between chairside assisting and administrative responsibilities to keep the practice running smoothly....

Dental Assistant

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Let us help you take the next step in your career at our Western Dental Offices as a Floor Supervisor! At Western Dental Offices we have modern, fully equipped state of the art dental...

Ortho Dental Assistant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview RDA Ortho New & Experienced Licensee Welcome Want excellent training? Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Come and...

Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

  • Redwood City, CA (3 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (3 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Dental Assisting Teacher - ROP

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) is a regional provider of Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education. As the largest organization of its kind in Santa Clara County, we are...

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • East Palo Alto, CA (3 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (3 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Staff Development, the Dental Assistant Trainee is a dental assistant who is being trained on the job to develop the skills needed to provide chairside...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Required Licenses/Certifications : Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California; BLS Basic Life Support certification issued by AHA American Heart Association....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Registered Dental Assistant - Travel position between Santa Clara and Sunnyvale Excellent opportunity to work at a large Tech Campus in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale!...

Dental Assistant

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Our office, EndoCare - Berkeley, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice....

Dental Assistant

  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago

" return to Available Positions Dental Assistant Description Dental Assistants help doctors deliver primary health care and patient care management....

Demographic Data for Menlo Park, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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