Dental Assistant Jobs in Aspen Hill, MD

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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Mary-Stuart Gallian, DMD, PC

Registered Dental Assistant

Assistant Requirements: Registered Dental Assistant (Required) Four Handed Dentistry (Required) Dental x-ray certification Dental Assisting: 1 Year (Preferred) High School Diploma Good written and...

Dental Assistant II

Job Type: Fulltime Summary: Your new career awaits you... We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. To be...

Dental Assistant

  • Jessup, MD (15 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jessup, MD (15 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 90+ 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

  • District Heights, MD (18 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • District Heights, MD (18 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 20 days ago

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

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Takoma Park, MD (7 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Takoma Park, MD (7 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 26 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-Part Time

  • Takoma Park, MD (7 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Takoma Park, MD (7 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Bethesda, MD (7 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (7 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Req ID: 95580 Supported Practice: Fusion Dental Category: Dental Assistant Location: 7425 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad...

Dental Assistant

  • Vienna, VA (15 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA (15 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment....

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

  • Olney, MD (4 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olney, MD (4 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 1 day ago

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

Dental Assistant

  • Washington, DC (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant Washington, DC Pay From: $25 per hour MUST: Experienced Dental Assistant 1 plus year of Dental Assistant experience Must have a current DC Dental Assistant Registration Level II Must...

Dental Assistant

  • Hyattsville, MD (11 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (11 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 1 day 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 Externship

  • Washington, DC (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Washington D.C., Maryland Job Profile: Externship - Dental Assistant Overview: Hero Practice Services is seeking a Dental Assistant Extern to experience various facets of dental procedures...

Dental Assistant

  • Washington, DC (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Safety First: Uniforms Laundered by Tend, DryShield Iso System, Isolation Gowns, Face Shield, Surgical Cap/Hair covering, & more You're a dental assistant who has: DC Dental Assistant License Active...

Dental Assistant Needed! $62,000 A year

  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant Needed!...

Dental Assistant

  • Landover, MD (14 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Landover, MD (14 miles from Aspen Hill, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients....

Demographic Data for Aspen Hill, MD

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Aspen Hill, MD

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Aspen Hill, MD 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 Aspen Hill, MD
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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