Dental Assistant Jobs in Pontiac, 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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Great Expressions Dental Centers

Orthodontics Dental Assistant

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

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

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

Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant Join our team at Top Dental Care in Warren, MI and be a part of a dedicated and compassionate dental practice serving families in the surrounding communities....

Highland Dental Associates. P.C.; LeVasseur Dental Care

Registered Dental Assistant

Bring Your Skills to a Practice That Feels Like Home Are you an experienced Registered Dental Assistant looking for more than just a job?...

Ortho Assistant-RDA

  • Royal Oak, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

For top performing Dental Assistants, offers Registered Dental Assistant training programs, RDA license fee reimbursement and promotion tracks. We are a Military Friendly Employer....

Dental Assistant

  • Livonia, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Livonia, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 hours ago

Your Work Schedule Monday: 7:45am-5:00pm Tuesday: 8:45am-6:00pm Wednesday: 7:45am-5:00pm Thursday: 7:45am-5:00pm Friday: 7:45am-3:00pm Your Role as a Dental Assistant As a Dental Assistant, youll collaborate...

Dental Assistant

  • Livonia, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Livonia, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 19 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 - Entry level

  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 19 hours 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

  • Utica, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Utica, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Dental Assistant - $1K Sign on Bonus

  • Brighton, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brighton, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Your Work Schedule Monday: 8:30am-5pm Tuesday: 8:30am-5pm Wednesday: 8:30am-5pm Thursday: 8:30am-5pm Friday: 8am-3pm Your Role as a Dental Assistant As a Dental Assistant, youll collaborate with our...

Dental Assistant

  • Almont, MI (22 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Almont, MI (22 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Great Lakes Family Dental Almont is Hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant Why You'll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills?...

Hygiene Assistant

  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago

assistant or a hygiene assistant High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification as a Dental Assistant is a plus X-ray certification may be required based on state requirements Proven experience...

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago

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

Hygiene Assistant

  • Sterling Heights, MI (13 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (13 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Hygiene Assistant Full Benefits Included! Chesley Family Dental is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect role for someone with little to no dental experience to...

Online Dental Assistant - Instructor - Part Time

  • Clinton Township, MI (20 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI (20 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 18 days ago

Dental Assistant Instructor duties include: We are looking for experienced online instructors for hybrid and full online students in our Dental Assistant programs....

Demographic Data for Pontiac, MI

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Pontiac, MI

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Highest Education Level

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



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