Dental Assistant Jobs in Tustin, 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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Dental Assistant

  • Pico Rivera, CA (22 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (22 miles from Tustin, 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 (23 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Covina, CA (23 miles from Tustin, 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 (12 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (12 miles from Tustin, 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...

Ortho Assistant-RDA

  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Dental Assistant with Front Office skills - No experience OK

  • Lake Forest, CA (11 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (11 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant with Front Office skills (Lake Forest, CA) Looking for part / full time - LOOKING FOR VERY RELIABLE CANDIDATE. Dental Assistant, who likes front office....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Laguna Beach, CA (13 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (13 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 3 days ago

$23.50-$32.75/Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (4 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 3 days ago

| FFS Office Dentistry Bliss, a small and highly personalized fee-for-service dental office in Irvine, CA, is looking for a reliable and experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant / RDA

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

  • Costa Mesa, CA (6 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (6 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Part-Time Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) Tustin Office

  • Tustin, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Tustin, CA
  • 3 days ago

Tustin, CA Periodontal Office We are looking for a part-time Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) to join our established periodontal practice in Tustin, California....

Registered Dental Assistant

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

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

Dental Assistant / RDA

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

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

Rda

  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Orthodontic Assistant - La Mirada

  • La Mirada, CA (16 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (16 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 9 days ago

What We're Looking For Qualifications: At least 3 years experience in an orthodontic setting, pediatrics is a plus Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License or Orthodontic Assistant License...

Dental Assistant

  • Montebello, CA (24 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (24 miles from Tustin, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Must have a minimum of 1-year experience as a Dental assistant....

Demographic Data for Tustin, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Tustin, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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