Dental Assistant Jobs in Spanish Springs, NV

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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Gentle Dental

Dental Assistant

  • Gentle Dental
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gentle Dental
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 11 days ago

Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

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Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • VC Highlands, NV (15 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 17 days ago
  • VC Highlands, NV (15 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 17 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

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Dental Assistant

  • Pacific Dental Services
  • Sparks, NV (4 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sparks, NV (4 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 18 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

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Specialties Dental Assistants

  • Absolute Dental
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 27 days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 27 days ago

Open Positions & Pay Hygiene Assistant Pay starts at $18/hour Orthodontic Dental Assistant Starting at $18/hour (DOE - Depending on Experience) Pediatric Dental Assistant $18+/hour - With formal dental...

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Lead Dental Assistant

  • Absolute Dental
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 27 days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 27 days ago

matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Chairside assisting Direct patient care Spanish CPR Certification Management Achieving HIPAA compliance BLS Certification HIPAA CPR English Mid-level...

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General Dental Assistants

  • Absolute Dental
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 27 days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 27 days ago

Join the Absolute Dental Family - Now Hiring Dental Assistants in Reno, Nevada Absolute Dental is growing, and we're excited to welcome motivated, compassionate Dental Assistants to our Reno team....

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Experienced Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

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Specialty Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • PDS Health
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

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Specialty Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Pacific Dental Services
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

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Dental Assistant, Ortho

  • Gentle Dental
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications that Increase Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification Bilingual Spanish Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

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Community Health Dental Hygienist

  • Indian Health Service
  • Wadsworth, NV (24 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wadsworth, NV (24 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 90+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Spanish Springs, NV

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Dental Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Dental Assistant Fundamentals
A dental assistant is a member of a dental team who contributes immensely to the team delivering dental treatment and services. During dental operations, the dental assistant aids dentists or...
Improving Your Image: Dental Photography in Practice
This course will cover all aspects of the use of digital photography in dental practice: intra-oral, extra-oral, and portraits. Participants will be taken through photography, from the basics of...
Diploma in Dental Assistant Skills and Clinical Procedures
Have you always wanted to work in dentistry but arent sure where to start? Many aspiring professionals find it challenging to locate training that balances theory with hands-on experience. Without...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Spanish Springs, NV

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Spanish Springs, NV offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Spanish Springs, NV
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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