Dental Assistant Jobs in The Villages, 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

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

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!...

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Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

crowns and bridges Packing cord Providing assistance to the office and Dentist with daily operations as needed Qualifications Expanded functions/Expanded duties and radiography certifications...

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Dental Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Summerfield, FL (9 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Summerfield, FL (9 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 5 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

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Leesburg, FL (12 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (12 miles from The Villages, 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....

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Dental Assistant - Surgical

  • ClearChoice
  • The Villages, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • The Villages, FL
  • 16 days ago

Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Surgical Dental Assistant Ready to make a real impact?...

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Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • Wildwood, FL (9 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (9 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 18 days ago

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

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Lead Dental Assistant

  • Heart of Florida Health Center
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 21 days ago

Successful completion of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) required. Current BLS certificate from an accredited AHA or American Red Cross provider required....

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Dental Assistant (78095)

  • Centurion Health
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 23 days ago

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Florida Women's Reception Center located in Ocala, FL....

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Dental Assistant I

  • Heart of Florida Health Center
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 27 days ago

Successful completion of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) Training course from an Accredited Dental Assistant school or training program, including dental radiology, is required...

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Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Mount Dora

  • Dental Care Alliance
  • Mount Dora, FL (18 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Mount Dora, FL (18 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 28 days ago

is highly recommended High school diploma or equivalent Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law....

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Dental Assistant - Entry Level

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Pediatric Dental Assistant @ Advanced Dental Care of Shady Road

  • Dental Care Alliance
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Overview:As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment....

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Dental Assistant

  • ClearChoice
  • The Villages, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • The Villages, FL
  • 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 - Expanded Functions

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ocala, FL (20 miles from The Villages, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Demographic Data for The Villages, FL

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in The Villages, FL

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Highest Education Level

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



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