Dental Assistant Jobs in Indiana

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

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2 hours ago

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

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Greenwood, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Greenwood, IN
  • 4 hours ago

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

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Evansville, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 1 day ago

In this Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean,...

Dental Assistant

  • Fishers, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Fishers, IN
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Dental Assistant or an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment....

Dental Assistant

  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago

Familia Dental Title: Dental Assistant Date: 07/24/2025 Job ID: 3308144 Relocation: No Degree: Not Specified Salary: Job Types: Associate Dentist Location: EVANSVILLE IN First Name Last Name Email Name...

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Lebanon, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Lebanon, IN
  • 3 days ago

Riggs Dental Assistants enjoy predictable work weeks with no nights or overtime, or weekends. Riggs focuses on balance with a schedule you can plan your family life around....

Dental Assistant

  • Bloomington, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN
  • 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...

Dental Assistant

  • Anderson, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Anderson, IN
  • 4 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 - DA (FT DAY)

  • Carlisle, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlisle, IN
  • 4 days ago

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Wabash Correctional Institution located in Carlisle, Indiana....

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Kokomo, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Kokomo, IN
  • 5 days ago

Poer, our passionate team of six dental professionals is growing-and we're looking for an experienced expanded functions dental assistant to join us!...

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

  • Seymour, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Seymour, IN
  • 6 days ago

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Location: Seymour, IN, United States Date Posted: Jul 22, 2025 Description Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Sign On Bonus: $2000 Location:1016 E Tipton...

Dental Assistant

  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 8 days ago

Overview Come join our team as a Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Dental Assistant

  • Franklin, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, IN
  • 8 days ago

Come join our team as a Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Dental Assistant Instructor - Part Time - Weekdays

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 11 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • 11 days ago

Dental Assistant Instructor Requirements 3+ years' experience in the field and a national certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA from AMT) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA from DANB)...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 11 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 11 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...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Indiana

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Indiana offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
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 Indiana
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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