Dental Assistant Jobs in Angier, NC

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

  • Ideal Dental
  • Knightdale, NC (24 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Knightdale, NC (24 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 28 days ago

As a Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team....

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Dental Assistant II

  • Lane & Associates
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring : Dental Assistant II -Dunn At Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, we love to make our patients smile, and that starts with you!...

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Dental Assistant

  • Specialty1 Partners
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Our office, Triangle Implant Center - Cary, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy practice....

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Dental Assistant I/ II

  • COMMWELL HEALTH
  • Four Oaks, NC (18 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Four Oaks, NC (18 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Assistant Certification Current NC Driver's License Preferred: Coronal Polishing Certification Dental Assistant Program Diploma One (1) year of clinical experience in a primary care, community health...

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Dental Assistant

  • Guardian Dentistry
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 13 days ago

The Dental Assistant assists our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures....

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Hygiene Assistant

  • Lane & Associates
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Now Hiring : Hygiene Assistant - Dunn At Lane & Associates Family Dentistry, we love to make our patients smile, and that starts with you! The Hygiene Assistant plays a key role in supporting our...

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Head Dental Assistant

  • Lane & Associates
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (9 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (9 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 15 days ago

Perform all regular Chairside Dental Assistant duties. Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned....

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Dental Assistant II

  • Wake County (NC)
  • Raleigh, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 19 days ago

proficient in four-handed dentistry; exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs; seating and readying patient for dental provider (dentist, hygienist or dental student); dismissing patient and...

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Dental Assistant (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY)

  • Gover & Gover, DMD, PA
  • Raleigh, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 20 days ago

We are looking for a dental assistant who is self-initiated, responsible, reliable and honest. Compensation will be hourly and very competitive, and a comprehensive benefits package is available....

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Dental Assistant II

  • Triangle Family Dentistry
  • Holly Springs, NC (12 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Holly Springs, NC (12 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 24 days ago

Qualifications: Must have current CPR Certification Must have Coronal Polishing Certification X-ray certification Strong communication and interpersonal skills....

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Traveling Ortho Assistant

  • Lane & Associates
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant certificate required Valid state of North Carolina X-Ray Certification High School Diploma or GED Ability to lift 15–20 lbs Reliable transportation to assigned offices Why You'll Love Working...

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Dental Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Apex, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

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Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Garner, NC (13 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Garner, NC (13 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

When you join our team as an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

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Hygiene Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Hygiene Assistant Swift Creek Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect role for someone with little to no dental experience to join a world-class...

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Part Time Dental Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Apex, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (20 miles from Angier, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Angier, NC

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Angier, NC offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Angier, NC
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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