Dental Assistant Jobs in Commack, NY

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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Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant - PT

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental assistant

  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

un Dental assistant MICHELLE KUN DDS compensation: based on experinence employment type: experience level: entry level job title: dental assisting Part time dental assisting job available in a pediatric...

Hygiene Assistant

  • Sayville, NY (14 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sayville, NY (14 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Hygiene Assistant - Part Time (Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8am-6pm) + Salary Range based upon experience $22-$25/hr! Dental Arts of Sayville is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join...

Dental assistant

  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Part time dental assisting job available in a pediatric office.Must be energetic, love children, flexible with hours and team player.Some experience preferred but will train the right...

Dental Assistant - Nassau County - Full time Contract

  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Req Number** 160785 Coordinates the daily activities of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services Responsibilities: *...

Dental Assistant

  • Great Neck, NY (23 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (23 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Immediate Hire PT - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday General Family Practice 4 handed dentistry required. Ability to take x-rays and impressions Willing to train but must have some dental experience Send...

Boutique dental office looking for P/T Dental Assistant Roslyn Heights

  • Roslyn Heights, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Roslyn Heights, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a dental assistant to work in our high-quality general dental practice on Tuesdays / Wednesdays 10 am to 7 pm....

Dental Assistant

  • Rye, NY (23 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rye, NY (23 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago

In this role, you'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You'll be supporting many sides of the...

Are you a SUPERSTAR Dental Assistant? - Great $ Bonuses & Hours

  • Little Neck, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Little Neck, NY (24 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Fee-for-Service dental office seeks "Superstar" Dental Assistant. Bi-lingual desired....

Dental Assistant

  • Glen Cove, NY (18 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (18 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 7 days ago

un Dental Assistant (Glen Cove, Long Island) compensation: Competitive salary, depending on expertise. employment type: job title: Dental Assistant in Glen Cove....

Dental Assistant

  • Rockville Centre, NY (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (22 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Rockville Centre for Dentistry is searching for a friendly and passionate Dental Assistant to join our team of dental professionals....

Dental Assistant (Orthodontics)

  • Massapequa, NY (14 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Massapequa, NY (14 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Join the future of dentistry, led by dentists We're reshaping the way patients experience dental care. By placing patients and providers at the core of our approach, we're breaking new ground in...

Orthodontics Dental Assistant

  • Bay Shore, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (10 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental Assistant, Part Time / Dental Clinic

  • Mineola, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (19 miles from Commack, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Takes X-Rays as needed to include: expose periapical, bitewing and panorex images of diagnostic quality; perform four handed dentistry....

Demographic Data for Commack, NY

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Commack, NY

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Highest Education Level

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



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