Dental Assistant Jobs in South Gate, 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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Orthodontic Assistant

  • Encino, CA (24 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Encino, CA (24 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Join the Smile Squad at Kahan Orthodontics! Position: Orthodontic Assistant Location: Tarzana / Encino Are you passionate about creating beautiful smiles and making patients feel like family?...

Dental Assistant

  • West Covina, CA (16 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA (16 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Dental Assistant West Covina Dental & Orthodontics West Covina, CA 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Part-time Quick Job description Our Best Life Companies is looking to hire Dental Assistants that...

Dental Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join their Dental Team....

Dental Assistant with Xray License REQUIRED

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Dental Assistant with Xray License REQUIRED (Sherman Oaks, CA) Clove Dental compensation: Pay: From $25.00 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Registered Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist. Mix dental materials. Ensure patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave....

Dental Assistant

  • Carson, CA (8 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Carson, CA (8 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient's commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

Dental Assistant

  • Downey, CA (3 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Downey, CA (3 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

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

FULL TIME Dental ASSISTANT

  • Beverly Hills, CA (15 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (15 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Seeking Dental Assistant for private Cosmetic Dental Office in Beverly Hills, Mon-Thursday. Job responsibilities will include chair-side assisting, sterilization, and radiographs....

Dental Assistant

  • Santa Ana, CA (23 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (23 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Huntington Park, CA (2 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (2 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients....

Campus Department Chair, Dental Assistant Program (57877)

  • West Covina, CA (16 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Covina, CA (16 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are currently seeking a Campus Department Chair- Dental Assistant Program to join our team at our West Covina Campus....

Dental Assistant in Training

  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrance, CA (10 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Now is the time to join Dentists Of South Bay. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and...

RDA for Private Practice (RDA/DA) (San Gabriel/Pasadena)

  • San Gabriel, CA (13 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Gabriel, CA (13 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Opportunity in a growing pediatric dental office! We are a PPO insurance and fee for service only office that values quality care in a team centered atmosphere. We are looking for someone with a...

Dental assistant DA, RDA, new graduate or extern needed

  • Anaheim, CA (14 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (14 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a bilingual Spanish speaking DA or RDA. New graduates are welcomed as we are willing to train. Hours may be flexible depending on your needs. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 am...

Registered Dental Assistant-Montebello

  • Montebello, CA (6 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (6 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 3 days ago

RDA works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery. Summary of Essential Job Functions: Prepares treatment...

Demographic Data for South Gate, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in South Gate, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

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



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