Dental Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

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

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

If you are X-Ray Certified and have experience with chairside assisting, patient charting, and infection control, we want to hear from you!...

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Dental Assistant II

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days 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...

Dental Assistant

  • Asheville, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 15 days ago

Come join our team as a Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Dental Assistant II

  • Mebane, NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mebane, NC
  • 3 hours ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 1 day 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....

Hygiene Assistant

  • Maysville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Maysville, NC
  • 1 day 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

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 3 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

  • Burlington, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant Dental Care at Alamance Crossing is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team....

Hygiene Assistant

  • Concord, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Req ID: 103077 Supported Practice: Tartan Springs Dental Care Category: Hygiene Assistant Location: 2425 Herrons Nest Pl NW #104, Concord, NC 28025 Years of Experience: 1 year Position...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Apex, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Apex, NC
  • 4 days ago

About the Practice Are YOU: Passionate Empathetic Dynamic Outstanding WE are: Compassionate Authentic Rowdy (at times) One-of-a-kind Leaders Inclusive Nurturing Appreciative At Carolina...

Dental Assistant

  • Greenville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant Full-Time - GREENVILLE KIDS DENTAL Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $500 Are you a certified or registered Dental Assistant or currently enrolled in a Dental...

Dental Assistant

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 4 days ago

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public...

Adjunct Instructor, Dental Assisting

  • Troy, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Troy, NC
  • 5 days ago

Must be a Dental Assisting National Board-Certified Dental Assistant in the state of North Carolina....

Dental Assistant I or II - Henderson

  • Henderson, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Henderson, NC
  • 5 days ago

Requirements for DA II - Dental Assistant II Complete 7-hour (3 hours didactic, 4 hours clinical) course in coronal polishing. High school diploma or GED....

Dental Assistant

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 8 days ago

Overview** **Come join our team as a Dental Assistant!** This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what **YOU** love and get paid to do it!...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in North Carolina

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


Highest Education Level

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



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