Dental Assistant Jobs in San Dimas, 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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Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

  • Corona, CA (21 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Corona, CA (21 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 hours 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 Montebello

  • Montebello, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Montebello, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Proof of course completion in the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) and Infection Control for Dental Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment. Good communication skills....

Dental Assistant

  • Pico Rivera, CA (17 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (17 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We want you to become an excellent Dental Assistant and grow. We will work with you to earn certificates and licenses in California....

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • West Covina, CA (8 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Covina, CA (8 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 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

  • Buena Park, CA (21 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (21 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Full-Time Faculty Dental Assistant

  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Oral Radiology, Coronal Polish, Pits and Fissure Sealants, and Orthodontic Assistant Certificates One year of continuous clinical experience...

Dental Assistant / RDA

  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental X ray certification and Coronal polishing certificate required. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

Dental Assistant

  • Alhambra, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job purpose Under the general supervision of Dental Director and Community Health Center Director, the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting doctors in dental...

Dental Assisting, Part-Time Faculty Pool

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (12 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (12 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA); Certified Dental Assistant (CDA); 30 hours of teaching methodology; Two (2) years direct patient intraoral care; Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of...

Full-Time Faculty Dental Assistant

  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Oral Radiology, Coronal Polish, Pits and Fissure Sealants, and Orthodontic Assistant Certificates One year of continuous clinical experience...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Eastvale, CA (17 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Eastvale, CA (17 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Bell Gardens, CA (23 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (23 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Principal Responsibilities: Serve as the dentist's chair-side assistant, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques....

Dental Assistant / RDA

  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental X ray certification and Coronal polishing certificate required....

Traveling Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant

  • Glendora, CA (1 mile from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glendora, CA (1 mile from San Dimas, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant License X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification Current BLS certification...

Rda

  • Corona, CA (21 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Corona, CA (21 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Demographic Data for San Dimas, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in San Dimas, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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