Dental Assistant Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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Registered Dental Asst

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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 growth?...

Ortho Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

RDA Ortho New & Experienced Licensee Welcome Want excellent training? Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Come and join a fun...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Castro Valley, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 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....

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • El Cerrito, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, 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....

Rda

  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

General Dental Practice is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual that is upbeat, positive, and detail orientated. RDA and CPR license required. We are looking for a candidate who has...

Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Busy general dentist office seeking dental assistant full time. Well established office. Parking is free and ample. Public transportation. Is easy. Office is closed on Thursdays....

Teaching Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days 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 Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Pediatric Office Full-Time SSF

  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Pediatric Dental Office | Full-Time | South SF Chompers Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a fun, fast-paced pediatric and orthodontic office...

Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV (On-call)

  • Union City, CA (18 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union City, CA (18 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

dental assistant may only perform the following additional duties if he or she has completed a board approved registered dental assistant educational program in those duties or if he or she has provided...

Dental Assistant Family-Focused Neighborhood Practice

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Teaching Dental Assistant University of the Pacific

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
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 Walnut Creek, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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