Dental Assistant Jobs in Islip Terrace, 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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Dental Assistant

  • Roslyn Heights, NY (24 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Roslyn Heights, NY (24 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Deer Park, NY (7 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Deer Park, NY (7 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 16 hours 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...

Hygiene Assistant

  • Bay Shore, NY (4 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (4 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant is a plus X-ray certification may be required based on state requirements Proven experience as a Dental Hygiene Assistant or Dental Assistant is preferred Knowledge of dental instruments...

Dental Assistant

  • Baldwin, NY (23 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baldwin, NY (23 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant Needed Join Our Growing Dental Practice!...

Dental Assistant

  • Commack, NY (7 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commack, NY (7 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 4 days ago

un dental assistant (commack) Patrick Grillo dds pc 2171 Jericho Turnpike Suite 235 near old indian head road compensation: $18-20 / hour depending on experience employment type: experience level: entry...

Dental Assistant

  • Commack, NY (7 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Commack, NY (7 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 6 days ago

part time position available small family dental practice Mondays & Thursdays 9-6 experience preferred but willing to train. $18-20 / hour depending on experience

Dental Assistant - Patchogue

  • Patchogue, NY (14 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Patchogue, NY (14 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team in Patchogue location....

Dental Assistant

  • Port Jefferson, NY (14 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (14 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 13 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

  • Melville, NY (11 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Melville, NY (11 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 19 days 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 (6 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sayville, NY (6 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 19 days 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

  • Rockville Centre, NY (24 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (24 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 26 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 (15 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Massapequa, NY (15 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 27 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 (4 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (4 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 27 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Levittown, NY (17 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Levittown, NY (17 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 28 days ago

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

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

  • Carle Place, NY (22 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carle Place, NY (22 miles from Islip Terrace, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Current CPR or BLS certificate. 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant. Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Islip Terrace, NY

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Highest Education Level

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



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