Dental Assistant Jobs in New Britain, CT

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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Part-time Dental Assistant (Saturdays)

  • Benevis
  • New Britain, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 4 hours ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

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Dental Assistant

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Roles and Responsibilities: Clinical & Chairside Assistance Prepare the dental operatory and assist the dentist during procedures, using four-handed dentistry techniques....

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Dental Assistant

  • Dental Associates of Connecticut
  • Waterbury, CT (15 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (15 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Currently, we're in search of a highly motivated, bilingual, Full-time Dental Assistant....

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Dental Assistant

  • 42 North Dental
  • Waterbury, CT (15 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (15 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 7 days ago

This is a Full-Time Dental Assistant role. Why You'll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care?...

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Dental Assistant

  • Aspen Dental
  • Torrington, CT (21 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Torrington, CT (21 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 8 days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives. Job Type: Full Time At, We Put You First....

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Lead Dental Assistant I-$7,500 Sign on Bonus

  • Life Long Dental Care
  • Colchester, CT (23 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Colchester, CT (23 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry....

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Dental Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Glastonbury, CT (12 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (12 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

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Dental Assistant

  • Community Health Services
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (10 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Bilingual in Spanish and English Requirements Minimum educational qualifications and experience required: Graduate of an accredited dental assistance program X-ray certified One-year experience in...

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Dental Assistant (40 Hour)

  • State of Connecticut - DMHAS Connecticut Valley Hospital
  • Middletown, CT (10 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (10 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 23 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of experience in dental assistant work....

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Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

  • Paradigm Oral Health
  • Vernon, CT (20 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vernon, CT (20 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery (Surgical Assistant) Location: Vernon, CT (potential travel between locations may be required) Hours: Full-time (30+ hours/week) | Monday-Friday (4 days/week) Website...

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Dental Assistant

  • ClearChoice
  • Rocky Hill, CT (5 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (5 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Prosthodontist Dental Assistant Ready to be part of something transformative?...

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Dental Assistant - PT Part-Time

  • Affinity Dental Management
  • Cromwell, CT (6 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (6 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Preferred Dental of Cromwell is seeking a driven, patient-focused part-time Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team in the heart of Cromwell, CT....

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Dental Assistant

  • Affinity Dental Management
  • Avon, CT (9 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Avon, CT (9 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Build Your Future in a Modern, Supportive Practice - Join Avon Dental Group as a Dental Assistant Are you a Dental Assistant seeking a fulfilling opportunity in a high-tech, team-oriented, and patient-centered...

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Dental Assistant

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Glastonbury, CT (12 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (12 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

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Dental Assistant - May be 10 hour shifts

  • CHWC - Community Health & Wellness
  • Torrington, CT (21 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Torrington, CT (21 miles from New Britain, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

The Dental Assistant is responsible for chairside assisting, preparing and cleaning rooms, inventory control, and sterilization....

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Demographic Data for New Britain, CT

Moving to New Britain, CT? Find some basic demographic data about New Britain, CT below.


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Dental Assistant Fundamentals
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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in New Britain, CT

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in New Britain, CT offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in New Britain, CT
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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