Dental Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

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

We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

Traveling PRN Expanded Services Dental Assistant

  • Holyoke, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA
  • 17 days ago

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

Expanded Services Dental Assistant

  • Chelsea, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA
  • 17 days ago

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

Dental Assistant Up to $2000 Sign On Bonus

  • Roxbury, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Roxbury, MA
  • 11 days ago

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

District Dental Assistant

  • Chelsea, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA
  • 29 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 hours ago

As a Dental Assistant at Tend, you'll play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern and innovative dental studio....

Dental Assistant

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 3 hours ago

To help further the mission of Harbor, we are looking for a talented Dental Assistant to join our Dental Practice Team at the Harbor COmmunity Health Center in Plymouth....

Dental Assistant 1

  • Brockton, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 3 hours ago

Required to have Massachusetts State dental assistant license, dental certification from accredited school, radiology certification and CPR....

Dental Assistant

  • Amherst, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Amherst, MA
  • 3 hours 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

  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 hours ago

We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant based in Worcester MA....

Dental Assistant

  • East Walpole, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • East Walpole, MA
  • 14 hours 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

  • Lowell, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Our Dental Assistants work alongside Dentists & Hygienists by preparing patients for providers, including seating the patient, taking vitals, reviewing patient medical and dental history, and chairside...

Dental Assistant

  • Braintree, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Braintree, MA
  • 17 hours 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 Trainee

  • South Dennis, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • South Dennis, MA
  • 2 days ago

The Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) is trained as a Dental Assistant through an on-the-job training program at the Ellen Jones Community Dental Center in Harwich, MA....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

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



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