Dental Assistant Jobs in Amherst, MA

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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Traveling PRN Expanded Services Dental Assistant

  • Holyoke, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 19 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Gill, MA (18 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gill, MA (18 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago

un Dental Assistant compensation: $25-30 based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dental Assistant A chairside assistant needed to help dentist care for patients with...

Dental Assistant

  • Amherst, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Amherst, MA
  • 1 day ago

Requirements What we need from you: An interest in a PAID in-house on-the-job training Dental Assistant program OR MA Dental Assisting License, Radiology certification or course that meets MA requirements...

Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Dental Assistant Principle Responsibilities and Duties: Assists dentistduring examination and treatment of patients....

Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required Skills: X-ray license Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program At DCA we don't just accept differences...

Dental Assistant

  • Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Lead Dental Assistant

  • East Longmeadow, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental Assistant

  • Belchertown, MA (7 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Belchertown, MA (7 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Licensed Dental Assistant (Springfield) - SIGN ON BONUS

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

$500 SIGN ON BONUS The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Springfield, MA, is hiring Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 90+ 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....

Demographic Data for Amherst, MA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Amherst, MA

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Highest Education Level

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



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