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....

Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

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

Looking for Part Time Dental Assistant Position

  • Roslyn, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Roslyn, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Upbeat Perio Office looking for experienced Dental Assistant for part time position on Tuesdays 9-6, Fridays 9-5 and the third Wednesday of the month....

Dental Assistant F/T, P/T

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Busy dental office is looking for Dental Assistant. Must have experience. East Harlem, near subway station. Email your resume, please....

C250068 - Dental Assistant - Clinic Operations

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Preferred Qualifications: DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) preferred CPR Certification. 3 years of Dental Assistant experience Additional comments regarding the vacancy....

Dental Assistant Full time/Part time Opportunities

  • Bayside, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayside, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Now Hiring: Registered Dental Assistant Experienced Registered Dental Assistant Wanted!...

Dental Assistant Needed for a Group Practice.

  • Elmhurst, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, NY
  • 1 day ago

1 Dental Assistant Needed for a Group Practice 2 Former Dentist from another country to assist orthodontist and oral surgeon...

Dental Assistant

  • Suffern, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Suffern, NY
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment....

Dental Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant Qualifications: + Dental Assistant Certification (preferred, but not required) + CPR certification card + Working experience as a Dental Assistant + Working experience with Digital...

C250068 - Dental Assistant - Clinic Operations

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications: DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) preferred CPR Certification. 3 years of Dental Assistant experience Additional Comments Additional Information: University at Buffalo...

Dental Assistant, Certified

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program from an ADA accredited community or technical college. Experience: No prior experience required....

Dental Assistant Trainee

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

Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE Under the general direction of leadership, completes a 12 month on-the-job dental assistant training program which consists of classroom learning, observation and hands-on...

Dental Assistant

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

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to a ssist our Dental team during examination and treatment of patients....

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
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
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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