Dental Assistant Jobs in Orange, 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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Joseph Lichter D.D.S.

Certified Dental Assistant

Join Our State-of-the-Art Dental Office as a Dental Assistant! Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking to join a modern, high-tech dental office with a friendly, compassionate team?...

PT Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

  • Caldwell, NJ (6 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Caldwell, NJ (6 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours 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...

Dental Assistant F/T, P/T

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Busy dental office is looking for Dental Assistant. Must have experience. East Harlem, near subway station. Email your resume, please....

Dental Assistant Registered

  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

All NBIMC Dental Assistants are expected to be NJ Registered Dental Assistants and maintain their RDA registration with the State of NJ in order to maintain employment....

Dental assistant needed

  • Clifton, NJ (8 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (8 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Dental assistant duties including but not limited to: -Setting up for procedures -Breaking down procedures -Sterilization of rooms and instruments -Cleaning respective areas -Sending out lab cases and...

Dental Assistant

  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

capacity of a Certified Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant Full time/Part time Opportunities

  • Bayside, NY (24 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayside, NY (24 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Now Hiring: Registered Dental Assistant Experienced Registered Dental Assistant Wanted!...

Dental Assistant Needed for a Group Practice.

  • Elmhurst, NY (18 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (18 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

1 Dental Assistant Needed for a Group Practice 2 Former Dentist from another country to assist orthodontist and oral surgeon...

Dental Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant Qualifications: + Dental Assistant Certification (preferred, but not required) + CPR certification card + Working experience as a Dental Assistant + Working experience with Digital...

Dental Assistant, Certified

  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program from an ADA accredited community or technical college. Experience: No prior experience required....

Dental Assistant

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to a ssist our Dental team during examination and treatment of patients....

Certified Dental Assistant-DANB certified

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our client, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant-with DANB certification, to join their team....

Certified Dental Assistant

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

As a Dental Assistant, you will be part of the patient care team supporting dental professionals in delivering high-quality services....

Dental Assistant Upper East Side

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Assistant to Periodontists (Dental Office) Upper East Side Job Description: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM We are a well-established and thriving periodontal/oral surgery practice located in...

Oral Surgery/Dental Assistant

  • Warren, NJ (17 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (17 miles from Orange, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a full-time oral surgery/dental assistant for very busy Oral Surgery office to work Monday through Friday 7:15am to 4:30pm and two Saturdays per month from 7:15am to 1pm....

Demographic Data for Orange, NJ

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Orange, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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



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