Dental Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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

  • Mason City, IA
  • moments ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • moments ago

Completion of an accredited dental assistant program. Current certification in Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) preferred. CPR certification required....

Dental Assistant

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 13 hours 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

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5 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 - 32 Hours/Week - Ames Clinic

  • Ames, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 14 days ago

Mileage reimbursement and/or an out of town travel bonus may apply. + We sponsor high performing Dental Assistants to train for the expanded functions certification....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications Iowa Registered Dental Assistant License CPR certified Compensation $17.00-21.00 About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”),...

Dental Assistant

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 20 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $46k - $54k Per Year DENTAL ASSISTANT Sioux Land Community Health Occupation: Dental Assistants Location: Sioux...

Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners (QDA). 3....

Senior Dental Assistant - Clinic Administration, College of Dentistry

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 22 days ago

Current DANB Dental Assistant Certification by time of start date 3. May require, Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2)....

Dental Assistant

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $46k - $54k Per Year Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Occupation: Dental Assistants Location: Sioux City, IA...

Dental Assistant

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Experience preferred with Expanded Functions a definite plus....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Ames, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 30+ days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 45+ 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 - Expanded Functions

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant, Prosthodontics (100%)

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 60+ days ago

this position May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider Desirable Qualifications Prefer Prosthodontic experience Prefer Surgical Implant experience...

Dental Assistant- Muscatine

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Salary range for this role is $16-$26/hr. Job Specific Duties: Cleans, sterilizes and sharpens dental instruments. Oils and cleans equipment. Follows infection control recommendations and safety...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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


Highest Education Level

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



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