Dental Assistant Jobs in Zebulon, 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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Head Dental Assistant

  • Wake Forest, NC (16 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (16 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Assistant certificate required State of NC X-Ray Certification High School Diploma or GED Ability to lift 15-20 lbs...

Hygiene Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Hygiene Assistants are responsible for patient clerical duties, and charting maintenance duties. The hygiene assistant’s job is to assist the hygienist to make the hygienist more efficient and...

Dental Assistant II

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 12 days ago

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

Orthodontic Assistant - $1000 Sign On Bonus

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 13 days ago

About the Practice: If you are looking for an opportunity to be an integral part of a growing company and industry leader, Gladwell Orthodontics in Leesville is the place for you! Our greatest...

Dental Assistant II

  • Wake Forest, NC (16 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (16 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications: Dental assistant certification where required Coronal polishing ceritficate required Experience with Eaglesoft a plus. X-ray certification required....

Pediatric Dental Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 13 days ago

assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good...

Dental Assistant I- New Grads Welcome!

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Are you passionate about dental care and ready to elevate your career? At Village Dental Family and Sedation Care we have an amazing team of doctors and dental hygienists who love working with...

Dental Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 17 days ago

Dental Assistant Dental Care at Royal Creek is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant II

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 18 days ago

What You'll Be Doing Join #TeamWake as a Dental Assistant! Are you a flexible, high-energy, and patient-focused dental assistant looking to make a difference?...

Dental Assistant II

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Assistant Certification is required · State of NC X-Ray Certification · High School Diploma or GED · Ability to lift 15-20 lbs...

Dental Assistant

  • Garner, NC (18 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Garner, NC (18 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 30+ days 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 - Pain Therapies

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

To perform coronal polishing, a DA II must complete a 7-hr coronal polishing course meeting NC Board requirements....

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Dental Assistant Certification/ License North Carolina Radiography Certification CPR certification required This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization!...

Dental Assistant II

  • Wake Forest, NC (16 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (16 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Great opportunity for a motivated and energetic Dental assistant II to join the team in an established, fast-paced pediatric dental practice....

Dental Assistant II

  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (17 miles from Zebulon, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

The dental assistant also records dental findings, completes clinical charting and coding, and sterilizes equipment....

Demographic Data for Zebulon, NC

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Zebulon, NC

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Highest Education Level

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



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