Dental Assistant Jobs in Missouri

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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Compass Dental Services

Experienced Dental Assistant

We are locally owned, operated, & seeking experienced dental assistants to join our Dental Care Independence team....

We are locally owned & operated & seeking an experienced dental assistant to join our Waldo Dental Care team....

Dental Assistant

  • Charleston, MO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charleston, MO
  • 18 hours ago

We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team at Southeast Correctional Center located in Charleston, Missouri....

Dental Assistant

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 22 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $39k - $50k Per Year Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Occupation: Dental Assistants Location: Kansas City, MO...

Dental Assistant

  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 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 - Entry level

  • Sedalia, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Sedalia, MO
  • 2 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...

Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. At Westrock Orthodintics, we're passionate...

Dental Assistant - Full Time

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 3 days ago

Dental Expanded Functions Missouri license, preferred. Current CPR certification....

Dental Assistant/Front Desk Admin (PT)

  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 3 days ago

Entry-level Dental Assistant (PT) (Potential for Full-Time in the near future) Description Michael Grasso DDS is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our team!...

Dental Assistant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Experience : Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A....

Dental Assistant

  • Union, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Union, MO
  • 4 days ago

Skills Exam Dental Assistant III Must have at least ten (10) years experience and/or obtained at least one (1) Expanded Function that is registered with the state (Restorative I, Restorative II, Fixed...

PT or FT dental assistant

  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 4 days ago

un PT or FT dental assistant (Joplin) Joplin Periodontics compensation: hourly employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Dental assistant Join Our Dental Family - Now Hiring a Dental...

Dental Assistant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: Dental Assistant Location: St....

Experienced Chairside Dental Assistant

  • New Melle, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • New Melle, MO
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: - A Minimum of 2 years of hands-on chairside assisting is required -Experience with Dentrix is preferred as you will use it for charting, treatment planning, etc....

Clinical Dental/Orthodontic Assistant

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 5 days ago

Experience in one of the below: 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant preferred.Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing program as per state guidelines. *...

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Missouri

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Missouri offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
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 Missouri
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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