Dental Assistant Jobs in Chapel Hill, 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 II

  • Raleigh, NC (15 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (15 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Outstanding opportunity for a DAII in the Raleigh area with a well-established, family-oriented pediatric practice. Seeking charismatic highly motivated assistant with a strong work ethic. Our...

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Dental Assistant

  • Ideal Dental
  • Creedmoor, NC (22 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Creedmoor, NC (22 miles from Chapel Hill, 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

  • Specialty1 Partners
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, 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 II

  • Lane & Associates
  • Mebane, NC (17 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mebane, NC (17 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Dental Assistant

  • The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing dental and surgical assisting duties to all Division of Comprehensive Oral Health ( COH ) clinics....

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Dental Assistant

  • Guardian Dentistry
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 13 days ago

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

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Dental Assistant Supervisor

  • The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 19 days ago

Considerable experience working as a dental assistant....

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Dental Assistant

  • ClearChoice
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Salary: $24.00 - $26.00/ hour Working Conditions: Dental assistants work in a well-lighted, clean environment....

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Dental Assistant/ Front Office

  • Specialty1 Partners
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 26 days ago

Our office, Levin Endodontics, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice....

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Dental Assistant

  • NC Pediatric Dentistry
  • Mebane, NC (17 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mebane, NC (17 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or GED certificate Successful completion of a dental assistant program as per state guidelines Dental x-ray certification Coronal Polishing...

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Dental Chairside Assistant (Spanish speaking preferred)

  • SALUDOS HISPANOS
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Report to the Lead Dental Assistant and keep them up to date on progress Our Ideal Candidate would be: Reliable Kind Interested in learning Preferred: Bilingual - Spanish Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.00...

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Dental Assistant

  • Lincoln Community Health Center
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc....

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Dental Assistant

  • Nitelines USA
  • Butner, NC (18 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Butner, NC (18 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant services....

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Dental Assistant

  • Sonrava Health
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview As a Dental Assistant at DentalWorks, patient care is your #1 priority and focus....

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Dental Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Apex, NC (18 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (18 miles from Chapel Hill, 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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Demographic Data for Chapel Hill, NC

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill, NC
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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