Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Haven, MI

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

  • Grandville, MI (19 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grandville, MI (19 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Come join our team as a Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Dental Assistant

  • Holland, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Holland, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Radiation Health and Safety certificate Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility...

Dental Assistant

  • Holland, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Holland, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Welcome to Destiny Dental Care We are a fast pace growing dental company seeking a Dental Assistant for our busy, family practice in Holland, MI....

Dental Assistant - Bilingual Fluency Required (English/Spanish)

  • Holland, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Holland, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 7 days ago

InterCare is searching for a fully trained, full-time Dental Assistant to work at our Holland Health Center!...

Dental Assistant

  • Walker, MI (19 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Walker, MI (19 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 7 days ago

X-ray certified preferred....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Muskegon, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Muskegon, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 9 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (23 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (23 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 22 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....

Dental Assistant Instructor - Part Time

  • Grand Rapids, MI (23 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (23 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant Instructor Requirements 3+ years' experience in the field and a national certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA from AMT) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA from DANB)...

Classroom Aide - Part Time - Medical or Dental Assistants

  • Grand Rapids, MI (23 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (23 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Rapids, MI Salary Range: Undisclosed Classroom Aide/Proctor PART TIME - CLASSROOM AIDE - MEDICAL OR DENTAL ASSISTANTS - MORNINGS & EVENINGS AVAILABLE...

Dental Assistant (Muskegon)

  • Muskegon, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Muskegon, MI (16 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Muskegon, MI is now hiring Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Dental Assistant

  • Grandville, MI (19 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grandville, MI (19 miles from Grand Haven, MI)
  • 60+ 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 Grand Haven, MI

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Haven, MI

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Grand Haven, MI 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 Grand Haven, MI
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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