Dental Assistant Jobs in Millbrae, 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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Fl Supv Registered Dental Asst

  • San Lorenzo, CA (15 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Lorenzo, CA (15 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 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...

Part-Time Dental Assisting Instructor (Pool) San Mateo County Community College District

  • San Mateo, CA (4 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (4 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Current California Registered Dental Assistant license (in good standing) Current national Certified Dental Assistant license (in good standing) Current CPR certification Demonstrated cultural competence...

Dental Assistant. Orthodontic Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Dental Administrative and Clinical Assistant to join our well-established Orthodontic practice. We are happy to provide training for the right candidate, as long as you bring a...

Surgical Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Surgical Dental Assistant to join our growing team....

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Millbrae, 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

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an RDA for our productive, fun dental office in Palo Alto. Must have a positive can do attitude. We have a spacious office with up-to-date equipment and great staff. We want...

Hiring Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are a modern, four-chair dental office in San Francisco. We are professional and agile, with an emphasis on reliability due to being a small business. Our patients are mostly Asian. We are...

Dental Assistant, Hygiene

  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant or Coronal Polish Certified Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Qualifications that Increase Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification...

Dental Assistant

  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant Job Details Professional Discipline : Dental Services Specialty : Dental Assistant Employment Type : Full Time City : Fremont State : CA Pay Range : 50,000 - 55,000 Job Description:...

Dental Assistant

  • San Leandro, CA (15 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (15 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for an upbeat and dependable individual to join our family-oriented dental practice. You will have the opportunity to work in a modern, successfully growing practice alongside our...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Castro Valley, CA (18 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (18 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 6 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....

Orthodontic Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Orthodontic Clinical Assistant Professor Position Overview: Seeking a dedicated Orthodontist with experience in pediatric craniofacial orthodontics. Join Stanford's Craniofacial service as a...

Dental Assistant

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Dental Assistant Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administrion Veterans Health Administrion Summary Dental assistants serve with the ability to perform a range of duties and perform assigned...

Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (12 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Management may select at either grade with the full performance being at the GS-05 level Basic Requirement for GS-0681-03/04/05 Dental Assistant: Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that...

Dental Assistant

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Millbrae, CA)
  • 11 days ago

instruments - materials - and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative - surgical - endodontic and periodontal care - Assists in routine general dental procedures using concepts of four-handed...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Millbrae, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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