Dental Assistant Jobs in Nebraska

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 - Entry Level

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 4 days ago

Coronal polishing certification preferred. Radiography certification preferred....

Dental Assistant I

  • Omaha, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 4 days ago

Coronal polishing certification required. Radiography certification required....

Dental Assistant

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant whose primary responsibility would be assisting the doctor with pediatric patients....

Dental Assistant University of Nebraska Medical Center

  • Omaha, NE
  • 9 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 9 days ago

Assistant position in UNMC Pediatric Dentistry, under general supervision, to assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and all related responsibilities and functions....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 10 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

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 10 days 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 II - Research (Part-time)

  • Omaha, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 10 days ago

Creighton University School of Dentistry is excited to announce an opportunity for a 2 year, Grant Funded, Part-time (20 hours/week), Benefit Eligible, Dental Assistant II -Research opportunity....

Dental Assistant II

  • Omaha, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 10 days ago

The Creighton Dental school is looking for a Dental Assistant II. The Team is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant who is excited about working in a fun fast-paced, environment....

Dental Assistant

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 23 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 23 days ago

Experience Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Crete, NE
  • 25 days ago
  • Crete, NE
  • 25 days ago

Assistant to contribute to providing high-quality dental care in a professional and compassionate manner....

Dental Assistant

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant Location: Omaha, NE, United States Date Posted: Jun 19, 2025 Description Dental Assistant Job ID: 11053 Location: 5321 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106 Position Type: Full - Time Salary:...

Surgical Dental Assistant

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program or minimum of one year experience chair side and the ability to obtain Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) within 14 months of transfer or hire date required...

Dental Assistant

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 30+ days ago

English Language Proficiency : Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English....

Dental Assistant Specialist (Located in Lincoln, NE)

  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago

DANB Certified Dental Assistant or ability to become certified within one year of hire date....

Dental Assistant

  • Norfolk, NE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, NE
  • 60+ days ago

approved course in coronal polishing procedures required for Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification....

Demographic Data for Nebraska

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Nebraska

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


Highest Education Level

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



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