Dental Assistant Jobs in Martinsville, NJ

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 / Oral Surgery

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an energetic, responsible, and friendly assistant to join our team. Our office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. We offer competitive pay based on experience as well as...

Dental Assistant

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an energetic, responsible, and friendly experienced assistant to join our team. Our office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. We offer competitive pay based on...

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Dental Assistant

Certified Chairside Assisting Nice to Have Skills: Expanded Functions Four-Handed Dentistry Dentures Crowns Orthodontics (Invisalign) Technical Skills: Certified Dental Assistant X-Rays Treatment Planning...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (14 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Certified Chairside Assisting experience Coronal Polishing skills Sealants application knowledge Experience with Dental Prophylaxis and Fluoride Treatments Dental impressions, and assisting with basic...

Dental Assistant II

  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Dental Assistant II provides support to students and faculty in the RSDM patient care clinics....

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) both through the Dental Assisting National Board....

Dental Assistant

  • Bayonne, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant needed for a private Dental office in Bayonne NJ Tuesday 11-7 Wednesday 11-7 Saturday alternate 8-3 We need someone who has dental assistant experience (Xray license not required) Dental...

Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

  • Stanhope, NJ (24 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stanhope, NJ (24 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred...

Part Time - Dental Assistant

  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 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....

Part Time Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Part Time Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Westfield, NJ (11 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (11 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Part Time - Dental Assistant

  • Westfield, NJ (11 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (11 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 4 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 - Entry level

  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (16 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 6 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

  • Hackettstown, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (23 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Dental Assistant preferred Registered Dental Assistant preferred Current CPR (BLS) required Valid Radiology license in NJ Fluent in both English and Spanish required Knowledge of Microsoft Office,...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Westfield, NJ (11 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (11 miles from Martinsville, NJ)
  • 7 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...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Martinsville, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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



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