Dental Assistant Jobs in Boston, 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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Dental Assistant Up to $2000 Sign On Bonus

  • Roxbury, MA (1 mile from Boston, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Roxbury, MA (1 mile from Boston, MA)
  • 28 days ago

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

DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Dental Health Center Job Description DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Dental Health Center Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Clinical...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Chelsea, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chelsea, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant

  • Wellesley, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Periodontal Dental Assistant role....

Traveling Endodontic Dental Assistant

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Greet and prepare patients for treatment Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures Provide post operative instructions and...

Part-Time Dental Assistant

  • Roxbury, MA (1 mile from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roxbury, MA (1 mile from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Adjunct Faculty Chairside Assisting in Dental Assisting Program

  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Preferred: Certified Dental Assistant Additional Information: Position Status: Adjunct Faculty MCCC/MTA DCE position Supervisor: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Semester: Academic Year Fall 2024 and...

Dental Assistant-Recruited

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

Current CPR Certification and a minimum of 1 to 3 years of practicing four handed dentistry....

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

The Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) is trained as a Dental Assistant through an on-the-job training program at the Harbor Community Health Center - Hyannis....

Dental Assistant

  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our team at the Geiger Gibson Community Health Center....

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

The Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) is trained as a Dental Assistant through an on-the-job training program at the Geiger Gibson Community Health Center in Dorchester, MA....

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assisting Instructor

  • Wakefield, MA (9 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (9 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited College or University in a Health-related field. Minimum four (4) years full-time experience in the field within the past seven (7)...

Dental Assistant

  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 5 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....

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support by assisting the dentist in various dental procedures, exposing radiographs, taking impressions, fabricating and cementing temporary crowns, ensuring optimal...

Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Boston, MA

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Highest Education Level

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



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