Dental Assistant Jobs in Wimauma, 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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Expanded Function Dental Assistant

  • St Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team....

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Orthodontics Dental Assistant

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

Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Brandon!...

Dental Assistant

Michael C.Gribbin, D.M.D. is seeking a full time, team oriented, Expanded Functions Cerified Dental Assitant for our South Tampa practice. We prefer one year experience, but are willing to train....

Sage Dental

Periodontal Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our team in Tampa!...

Dental Assistant - Riverview

  • Riverview, FL (10 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Riverview, FL (10 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 hours ago

Qualifications Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification....

Dental Assistant

  • Plant City, FL (24 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (24 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 3 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...

Instructor Dental Assistant - Part-time

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Other duties as assigned Qualifications Licenses/Certifications Unencumbered Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in FL (required) FL - Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certifications with Florida...

Dental Assistant

  • Plant City, FL (24 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (24 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Provide chairside assistance in four-handed dentistry. Expose and develop dental radiographs....

Experienced Dental Assistant

  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago

As a 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....

Surgical/Medical Dental Assistant @ Dental Specialty Center - Brandon

  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 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 - Expanded Functions

  • St Petersburg, FL (21 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (21 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 8 days ago

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

Certified Dental Assistant - DA

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (21 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (21 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Certified Dental Assistant - DA Watts Dental - St. Petersburg, FL St....

Dental Assistant

  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (16 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our team!...

Dental Assistant

  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Wimauma, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Assistants Program with Florida Certification for Expanded Functions Graduation from high school or an approved GED Program is required....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Wimauma, FL

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Highest Education Level

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



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