Dental Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

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

  • Schofield Barracks, HI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Schofield Barracks, HI
  • 23 hours ago

Basic Requirement for Dental Assistant: Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75....

Dental Assistant

  • Koloa, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Koloa, HI
  • 1 day ago

Were Hiring: Dental Assistant Lihue, Kauai Join our friendly and professional dental team....

We are looking for a full time Dental Assistant who wants to work 3 days a week with 4 days off every week. This lets you save on gas, commuting time, child care, etc....

We are looking for a full time dental assistant to join our pediatric dental team! Experience preferred but we are willing to train the right individual....

Our dental office is looking for a dental assistant to join our fun team!...

Dental Assistant needed

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 14 days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 14 days ago

Dental Assistant needed (Lahaina, HI) Lahaina Family Dental Shauna Pier DDS 40 Kupuohi Street near Keawe street compensation: competitive compensation employment type: job title: Dental assistant We...

Dental Assistant

  • Waipahu, HI
  • 14 days ago
  • Waipahu, HI
  • 14 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
  • 14 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 14 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
  • 19 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 19 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 28 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 28 days ago

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

Dental Assistant, Full Time

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 30+ days ago

Dental assistant needed for established dental office in Lahaina. We are looking for a friendly team member to help provide dental care....

Dental Assistant

  • Pearl Harbor, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pearl Harbor, HI
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant- SIGN ON BONUS

  • Schofield Barracks, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schofield Barracks, 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

  • Kapolei, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kapolei, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Demographic Data for Hawaii

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Local
National
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32,170

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

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



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