Dental Assistant Jobs in Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI

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

  • Waipahu, HI (8 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waipahu, HI (8 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 5 days ago

Dental Assistant (Royal Kunia) The Smiling Place compensation: Depending on experience employment type: job title: Dental Assistant Thinking of trying something new?...

Dental Assistant- Kahala F/T

  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 5 days ago

Dental Assistant- Kahala F/T (Kahala) compensation: Dependent on experience employment type: job title: Dental Assistant Ready for a new career? We have an opening for a dental assistant....

Dental Assistant - Surgical

  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 10 days ago

Experience: Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A....

Dental Assistant

  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 11 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable Education Required High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment...

Dental Assistant

  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 19 days ago

Experience : Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A....

Dental Assistant

  • Wheeler Army Airfield, HI (12 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Wheeler Army Airfield, HI (12 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 22 days ago

un Dental Assistant (Mililani) Mauka Family Dental compensation: DOE employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Dental Assistant TIRED OF DRIVING INTO TOWN FOR WORK?...

Dental Assistant

  • Pearl Harbor, HI (1 mile from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Pearl Harbor, HI (1 mile from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 23 days ago

Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.?...

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 24 days ago

Primary Purpose: Perform a variety of dental assisting duties as a trainee to promote quality dental care. Essential Duties: Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair...

Dental Assistant

  • Pearl Harbor, HI (1 mile from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Pearl Harbor, HI (1 mile from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 25 days ago

+ Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months. + Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and...

Dental Assistant- SIGN ON BONUS

  • Schofield Barracks, HI (13 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schofield Barracks, HI (13 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant- SIGN ON BONUS Job Details Professional Discipline : Dental Services Specialty : Dental Assistant Employment Type : Full Time City : Schofield Barracks State : HI Pay Range : Job Description...

Dental Assistant

  • Pearl Harbor, HI (1 mile from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pearl Harbor, HI (1 mile from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 30+ days ago

experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic OR Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistant with required...

Lecturer, CC (Dental Assisting Program)

  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI (5 miles from Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI)
  • 90+ days ago

AND must have current Dental Assisting National Board "Certified Dental Assistant" and any current dental assisting credential required by the State of Hawai'i....

Demographic Data for Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI 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 Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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