Dental Assistant Jobs in Sanford, FL

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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Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 9 hours ago

Sage Dental is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our team in Orlando!...

Sage Dental

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (12 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (12 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Our Specialty Dental Assistants professionally assist our Specialists chair side in a fast paced environment. Sage offers you: $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS Competitive base pay - PLUS BONUSES!...

Sage Dental

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 11 days ago

*** WE ARE OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS POSITION *** Sage Dental is seeking a Part Time Traveling Oral Surger Dental Assistant to join our team in Orlando!...

Dental Assistant

  • Maitland, FL (14 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Maitland, FL (14 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant

  • Lake Mary, FL (5 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (5 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Deland, FL (12 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deland, FL (12 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 1 day 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Lake Mary, FL (5 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (5 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 102961 Supported Practice: Dental Care at Bents Landing Category: Dental Assistant Location: 438 Rinehart Rd Ste 1000, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to...

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

  • Mount Dora, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Dora, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Current CPR or BLS certificate. 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant. Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry....

Dental Assistant

  • Apopka, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Apopka, FL (17 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 14 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....

Part Time Ortho Assistant @ Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics of Waterford Lakes

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Candidates must be X-ray certified in FL with hands on dental assisting experience (prefer min 2 years) Hours: Wednesday & Friday 8:30a-5:00p Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant you are an integral...

Pediatric Dental Assistant @ Main Street Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics of Waterford Lakes

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification...

Pediatric Dental Assistant @ Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics of Waterford Lakes

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 21 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification...

Dental Assistant - Surgical

  • Maitland, FL (14 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Maitland, FL (14 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Dental Assistant Surgical Advance Your Career with ClearChoice as a Surgical Assistant!...

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

As a Registered 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....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Sanford, FL

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Highest Education Level

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



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