Dental Assistant Jobs in Fall River, 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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Orthodontic Assistant

  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 60+ 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...

Clinical Team Leader Up to $2000 Sign On Bonus

  • Fall River, MA
  • 26 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 26 days ago

*Ensure Offices are adhering to Benevis and all government regulations, including state dental assistant rules and regulations, HIPPA and OSHA regulations....

Part Time Orthodontic Assistant

  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) CPR/BLS certification required Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Licensed Dental Assistant (Raynham)

  • Raynham, MA (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raynham, MA (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Raynham, MA, is hiring Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Dental Assistant

  • Pawtucket, RI (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistants may perform a special group of duties called expanded functions, which can be performed independently by a Certified Dental Assistant....

Clinical Dental Assistant

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Clinical Dental Assistant Employee - Full Time Indiv Contrib-Union Providence, RI, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3933 Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative and staff...

Dental Assistant on our Mobile Dental Van

  • Cranston, RI (15 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (15 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Certified Dental Assistant preferred Current CPR (BLS) required Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations Complete all required background checks KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists...

Dental Assistant New Bedford

  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in New Bedford, MA, is hiring Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Dental Assistant

  • Warwick, RI (18 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (18 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago

The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies....

Dental Assistant - New Bedford, MA

  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Performs expanded function duties as required by supervisor....

Dental Assisting Instructor

  • Lincoln, RI (21 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (21 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 17 days ago

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant, we're ready to support your transition into this rewarding teaching position--no prior educational experience needed....

Orthodontic/Dental Assistant- Multi Location Orthodontic Practice

  • West Bridgewater, MA (20 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (20 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 19 days ago

job title: Orthodontic/Dental Assistant We are busy MULTI location orthodontic practice looking to grow our team with full time and part time opportunity....

Dental Assistant

  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 21 days ago

This is a Full-Time Dental Assistant role. Why You'll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care?...

Dental Assistant

  • Johnston, RI (22 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (22 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for certified dental assistants....

Licensed Dental Assistant (Brockton)

  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 28 days ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Brockton, MA, is hiring Licensed Radiology Certified Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Demographic Data for Fall River, MA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Fall River, MA

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Highest Education Level

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



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