Dental Assistant Jobs in New York

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

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?...

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

Dental Assistant

  • Carthage, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Carthage, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Dental Assistant Long-Term Care Facilities Location: Various Locations Company: DentServ We are looking for experienced Dental Assistants to join our team!...

Dental Assistant

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 hours ago

. + In the absence of a Lead Dental Assistant, may perform other managerial duties as assigned by Supervisor. Other duties as assigned....

Dental Assistant

  • NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • NY
  • 9 hours 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 hours ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 11 hours 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...

Dental Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Practice four-handed dentistry. The assistant also assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned....

Dental Assistant

  • New York City, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Practice four-handed dentistry. The assistant also assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned....

Hygiene Assistant

  • Sayville, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sayville, NY
  • 16 hours 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

  • Batavia, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Batavia, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Ability to perform dental assistant-appropriate laboratory procedures. Creditable Experience: Knowledge of Current Professional Dental Assistant Practices....

Dental / Orthodontic Assistant (Pediatric Experience Preferred)

  • Catskill, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Catskill, NY
  • 18 hours ago

assistant OR certification as a registered dental assistant Dental X-Ray License Strongly Preferred Pediatric experience Strongly Preferred Spanish Speaking Preferred Knowledge in Practice Management...

Seeking to hire a part time dental assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago

We are a busy general practice dental practice looking to hire a part-time dental assistant. Must have experience and be organized....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a **Registered Dental Assistant** to work at a facility in **New York, NY.** These are _registry_ positions with our company. *$100 Sign-On Bonus* **Pay...

Dental Assistant

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

**Qualifications for the Dental Assistant:** Graduate of a recognized dental assistant school or any combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work....

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in New York 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 New York
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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