Dental Assistant Jobs in Southwick, 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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Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

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

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 9 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...

Traveling PRN Expanded Services Dental Assistant

  • Holyoke, MA (13 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (13 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Enfield, CT (11 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Enfield, CT (11 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

This is a Part-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?...

Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Bloomfield, CT (13 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (13 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Orthodontic Dental Assistant role....

Periodontal Dental Assistant

  • East Hartford, CT (20 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (20 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 10 days ago

If so, then you'd be a great fit for our Dental Assistant position at....

Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 12 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Holyoke, MA (13 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (13 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 21 days ago

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

Traveling PRN Expanded Services Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 23 days ago

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

Dental Assistant / Per Diem - OPD Dental Clinic

  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 28 days ago

Suction, irrigation, drying, or other devices(Four- Handed Dentistry); Prepares materials for impressions and restorations; completes dental x-rays and processes x-ray film as directed by dentist; Prepare...

Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition to the above, the Certified Dental Assistant may perform the following: Oral prophylaxis Instruct patient in oral hygiene Application of sealants Application of fluoride Expose dental diagnostic...

Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ 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...

Pediatric Dental Assistant

  • Avon, CT (18 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Avon, CT (18 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist experienced dentists chairside, using four-handed dentistry Preparation of treatment rooms, ensuring instruments and equipment are...

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Avon, CT (18 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Avon, CT (18 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide seamless chair side support to experienced dentists using efficient four-handed dentistry techniques Prepare treatment rooms meticulously...

Licensed Dental Assistant (Springfield) - SIGN ON BONUS

  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, MA (10 miles from Southwick, MA)
  • 60+ 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....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Southwick, MA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Southwick, MA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
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 Southwick, MA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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