Dental Assistant Jobs in Oyster Bay, 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

dental practice seeking an exceptional, driven dental assistant to join our dedicated team....

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

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

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

  • Little Neck, NY (13 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Little Neck, NY (13 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • moments ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Glen Cove, NY (4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (4 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 16 hours 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

  • Long Beach, NY (20 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, NY (20 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

Dental Assistant

  • Rockville Centre, NY (15 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (15 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 1 day 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 (13 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Massapequa, NY (13 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 2 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 (20 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (20 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (15 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 2 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 (Bilingual English & Spanish)

  • Sleepy Hollow, NY (22 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sleepy Hollow, NY (22 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant Experience preferred....

Dental Assistant (Bilingual English & Spanish)

  • Port Chester, NY (12 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (12 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant Experience preferred....

Dental Assistant, Part Time / Dental Clinic

  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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

Dental Assistant (Bilingual English & Spanish) - Port Chester, NY

  • Port Chester, NY (12 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (12 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Open Door Family Medical Centers has an outstanding opportunity for you as a Dental Assistant *Bilingual English & Spanish* in our site Port Chester, NY....

Dental / Orthodontic Assistant (Pediatric Experience Preferred)

  • Valley Stream, NY (16 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (16 miles from Oyster Bay, NY)
  • 4 days ago

safety certification, coronal polishing certification, knowledge in practice management charting, and experience in treatment planning are preferred....

School-Based Certified Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish/English)

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

Our Dental Assistant will build relationships with school faculty and staff....

Demographic Data for Oyster Bay, NY

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Oyster Bay, NY

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Highest Education Level

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



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