Dental Assistant Jobs in Owings, 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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Dental Assistant

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

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

Orthodontic Assistant

  • District Heights, MD (18 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • District Heights, MD (18 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus on customer service and satisfaction...

Orthodontic Assistant - Labbe Family Orthodontics

  • Gambrills, MD (23 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Gambrills, MD (23 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for providing support to an Orthodontist including patient care, chairside assistance and treatment for various forms of misalignment of teeth. This...

Dental Assistant

  • Hyattsville, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 2 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

  • Landover, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Landover, MD (21 miles from Owings, 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....

Teacher: Career & Technology Education (Dental Assisting)

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certifications: Maryland Expanded Function Exam - General Dental Assisting (MDG) and Radiation Health Safety (RHS)....

Dental Assistant

  • Waldorf, MD (14 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (14 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 15 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

  • Brandywine, MD (11 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Brandywine, MD (11 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 17 days ago

Req ID: 102242 Supported Practice: Neibauer Dental Care Category: Dental Assistant Location: 7651 Matapeake Business Drive, Suite 106, Brandywine, MD 20613 Years of Experience: 1 year Salary: $16.00...

Dental Assistant w/X-ray

  • Prince Frederick, MD (12 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Prince Frederick, MD (12 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 17 days ago

Dental Assistant certificate preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work...

Dental Assistant

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Completion of a certified dental assistant program 1 year on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification required Nitrous Oxide certification...

Hygiene Assistant

  • Fort Washington, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Washington, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Monday-Friday 7:30a-5:00p This is a great opportunity for new dental assistant graduates with their radiology certification to gain experience and grow with a national organization!...

Dental Assistant

  • Charlotte Hall, MD (20 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charlotte Hall, MD (20 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Dental Assistant certificate preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work...

Adjunct Dental Assisting Instructor

  • Landover, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Landover, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: Completion of a Dental Assistant program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; associate degree preferred Certifications: CDA and/or RDA EFDA not required...

Dental Assistant

  • Oxon Hill, MD (22 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oxon Hill, MD (22 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Active Dental Assistant License. Active Dental Radiation Technologist License....

PT Dental Assistant Instructor

  • Landover, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Landover, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach Dental Assisting in our Dental Assistant program....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Owings, MD

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Highest Education Level

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



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