Dental Assistant Jobs in Oakland, 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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Marin Community Clinic

RDAEF Supervisor

training in expanded functions....

Dental Assistant Family-Focused Neighborhood Practice

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Join our friendly, caring team in a welcoming environment with flexible scheduling and great benefits! Position: Part-time or full-time (35 days/week), including some Saturdays Pay: $22$28/hour...

Dental Assistant - Surgical

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Experience: Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A....

Dental Assistant University of the Pacific

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Essential Functions: Perform chairside duties, including four-handed dentistry techniques, during surgical, implant and reconstruction procedures; collaborate with faculty members to support quality...

Teaching Dental Assistant University of the Pacific

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Under the general supervision of the Pediatric Clinic Manager, demonstrates and instructs concepts of four-handed dentistry in the Pediatric clinical setting to dental students....

Dental/Clinical Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Perform chairside assistant duties for faculty and students including four-handed dentistry....

Full-Time Rda/Da Needed

  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

RDA or DA Pay range $25-$36 hourly, DOE Full-time: Monday Thursday Xray and Coronal polishing certificates a must! 1 year of experience preferred but not required. Will train the right person....

Dental assistant or RDA with X-ray license private office

  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Small private practice looking for a dental assistant with x-ray license. Prefer someone with experience. This is a fee for service practice in Martinez, CA....

Dental Sterilizer Technician

  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Break down, clean and set up operatories as needed to assist the dental assistants. Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary....

Dental Assistant needed

  • Lafayette, CA (9 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (9 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are a busy Periodontal practice looking for a Dental Assistant for 2-3 days to cover for team member going on maternity leave. Externs and new grads are encouraged to apply....

Rda Position Available Bilingual Preferred

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days 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....

Registered Dental Assistant in Pleasanton

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 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 (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 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....

Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago

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

Dental Assisting Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

  • Kentfield, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Kentfield, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Dental Assistant....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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