Dental Assistant Jobs in Stamford, 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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Dental assistant

  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

un Dental assistant MICHELLE KUN DDS compensation: based on experinence employment type: experience level: entry level job title: dental assisting Part time dental assisting job available in a pediatric...

Dental assistant

  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Part time dental assisting job available in a pediatric office.Must be energetic, love children, flexible with hours and team player.Some experience preferred but will train the right...

Dental Assistant - Nassau County - Full time Contract

  • Manhasset, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Req Number** 160785 Coordinates the daily activities of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services Responsibilities: *...

Dental Assistant

  • Great Neck, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Immediate Hire PT - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday General Family Practice 4 handed dentistry required. Ability to take x-rays and impressions Willing to train but must have some dental experience Send...

EXPERIENCED Dental Assistant + Receptionist Needed

  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Experienced Dental assistant must have at least 1 year experience as a dental assistant. We will train you if you do not have specific Endo experience....

Boutique dental office looking for P/T Dental Assistant Roslyn Heights

  • Roslyn Heights, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Roslyn Heights, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a dental assistant to work in our high-quality general dental practice on Tuesdays / Wednesdays 10 am to 7 pm....

Dental Assistant

  • Rye, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rye, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

In this role, you'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You'll be supporting many sides of the...

Dental Assistant

  • White Plains, NY (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients....

Are you a SUPERSTAR Dental Assistant? - Great $ Bonuses & Hours

  • Little Neck, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Neck, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Fee-for-Service dental office seeks "Superstar" Dental Assistant. Bi-lingual desired....

Dental Assistant

  • Glen Cove, NY (13 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (13 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

un Dental Assistant (Glen Cove, Long Island) compensation: Competitive salary, depending on expertise. employment type: job title: Dental Assistant in Glen Cove....

Dental Assistant, Part Time / Dental Clinic

  • Mineola, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Takes X-Rays as needed to include: expose periapical, bitewing and panorex images of diagnostic quality; perform four handed dentistry....

Dental Assistant

  • Levittown, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Levittown, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental Assistant (Bilingual English & Spanish) - Port Chester, NY

  • Port Chester, NY (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Open Door Family Medical Centers has an outstanding opportunity for you as a Dental Assistant *Bilingual English & Spanish* in our site Port Chester, NY....

Dental Assistant/Patient Representative - Yonkers - Valentine Lane

  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to join our team in Yonkers, NY....

Dental Assistant - PT

  • Commack, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Commack, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Stamford, CT

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Highest Education Level

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



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