Dental Assistant Jobs in Forest Park, GA

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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Great Expressions Dental Centers

Part Time Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays)....

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Assistant Dental Office Operations Manager

This position will be responsible to oversee the front desk is operating smoothly and manage the flow of the front desk business and phone coverage. This position assists the Practice...

Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Stone Mountain, GA (15 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Stone Mountain, GA (15 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 3 days ago

*** WE ARE OFFERING A $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS POSITION *** Sage Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Stone Mountain!...

Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Atlanta, GA (15 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (15 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Department: Clinical Reports To: Lead Dentist Position Overview Smile 23 is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our clinical team at Buckhead Dental Group located 3111...

Sage Dental

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Atlanta, GA (9 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Atlanta, GA (9 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Our Specialty Dental Assistants professionally assist our Specialists chair side in a fast paced environment. Sage offers you: $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS Competitive base pay - PLUS BONUSES!...

UDC Services, LLC

Dental Assistant - Surgical

  • Stockbridge, GA (10 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stockbridge, GA (10 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credentials. Radiology and CPR/BLS certifications (required). Strong knowledge of periodontal and implant procedures....

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

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

Bilingual Dental Assistant

  • Lilburn, GA (22 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Lilburn, GA (22 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 18 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • College Park, GA (5 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • College Park, GA (5 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Atlanta, GA (9 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (9 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting CPR/BLS Certification Required Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Dental Assistant - Fayetteville

  • Fayetteville, GA (11 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, GA (11 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Lead Dental Assistant

  • Atlanta, GA (9 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (9 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Active Registered Dental Assistant License. Current CPR certification. Minimum of 2 yearof experience as an RDA in a dental practice. DeNovo Offices: New acquired offices may require travel....

Dental Assistant

  • Griffin, GA (22 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Griffin, GA (22 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 3 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Stockbridge, GA (10 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stockbridge, GA (10 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays)....

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Fayetteville, GA (11 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fayetteville, GA (11 miles from Forest Park, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Join our dynamic and thriving dental practice as a Expanded Functions Dental Assistant!...

Demographic Data for Forest Park, GA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Forest Park, GA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Forest Park, GA 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 Forest Park, GA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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