Dental Assistant Jobs in Massapequa, 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

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

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant - PT Tuesday/Saturday

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

Dental Assistant And Front Deck Positions Available

  • Rockville Centre, NY (9 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (9 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Tuesdays Friday Saturdays Start Date: Immediate ASSISTANT DUTIES include: Chairside assisting,Taking X-rays (including panoramic), Operatory setup and breakdown for endodontic, implant and...

Dental Assistant And Front Deck Positions Available (Rego Park, Queens

  • Rego Park, NY (21 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rego Park, NY (21 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 1 day ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT AND FRONT DECK POSITIONS AVAILABLE (REGO PARK, QUEENS ) Compensation: $17 to $25/hr depending on experience employment type: part-time job title: DENTAL DENTAL ASSISTANT AND FRONT DESK...

Dental Assistant

  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 4 days ago

assistant required Dental Assistant Certification preferred Basic CPR (BCLS) Certificate required (Health Center will provide if needed) Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred Bilingual in...

Dental Assistant

  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 5 days ago

As a Dental Assistant at Tend, you'll play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern and innovative dental studio....

Dental Assistant, Per Diem, Dental Clinic Garden City location

  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Manhasset, NY (14 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (14 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Dental Assistant compensation: depends on experience levels employment type: job title: Dental Assistant Superstar Dental Assistant Wanted!!...

Dental Assistant

  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 9 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT (HICKSVILLE) Dental Surgery & Esthetics compensation: discussed at interview employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dental Assistant DENTAL ASSISTANT -- EXPERIENCED...

Dental Assistant

  • Flushing, NY (20 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (20 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 13 days ago

across the Greater New York City Metro area and seek a talented Dental Assistant ready to grow with us....

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

  • Holbrook, NY (21 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Holbrook, NY (21 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 13 days ago

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

Dental Office looking for Dentists, Dental Assistants and Hygienists

  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Dental Office looking for Dentists, Dental Assistants and Hygienists (Queens Village) First Alert Dental Care 218-54 99th Ave compensation: Production Percentage/Flexible employment type: job title:...

Pediatric Dental Assistant

  • Jackson Heights, NY (22 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Jackson Heights, NY (22 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 19 days ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our modern team. We are a Pediatric Dentist Specialty office providing care for children throughout Queens....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Great Neck, NY (14 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (14 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Current NYS Registered Dental Assistant license required....

Dental Assistant - Brentwood - Full Time

  • Brentwood, NY (12 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (12 miles from Massapequa, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team in Brentwood, NY....

Demographic Data for Massapequa, NY

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Massapequa, NY

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Massapequa, NY offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
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 Massapequa, NY
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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