Dental Assistant Jobs in Akron, OH

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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Mobile Dental Assistant

  • Akron, OH (4 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Akron, OH (4 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Medical / Dental Assistant experience preferred. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance....

Remote Work
2K Dental

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant ( EFDA )

  • 2K Dental
  • Aurora, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • 2K Dental
  • Aurora, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 11 days ago

2K Dental is actively seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to work at our Aurora office....

Dental Assistant

  • Barberton, OH (5 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Barberton, OH (5 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Dental Assistant Program or equivalent experience....

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Wadsworth, OH (11 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wadsworth, OH (11 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - EFDA Full Benefits Included! Great Oaks Dental Care is looking to add an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant

  • Streetsboro, OH (16 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Streetsboro, OH (16 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day 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...

Dental Assistant- Akron, OH

  • Akron, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a motivated and dependable Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered practice in Akron, Ohio....

Dental Assistant

  • Massillon, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Massillon, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Part Time Dental Assistant Job Description: Mid America Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to work Part Time, 16 hours per week (Mondays and Wednesdays are needed from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm), at the...

Dental Assistant

  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 9 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 - Entry level

  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 10 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Orthodontic Assistant Part Time

  • Akron, OH
  • 10 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 10 days ago

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free? If so, we want YOU to be part of our team at...

Mobile Dental Assistant. Job in Akron Gr8Jobs

  • Akron, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 11 days ago

Medical / Dental Assistant experience preferred. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance....

Remote Work

Dental Assistant

  • Akron, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 11 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....

Hygiene Assistant: Akron Public Schools

  • Akron, OH
  • 16 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 16 days ago

Education and Experience Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited dental assistant training program or the equivalent in applicable experience is required....

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 19 days ago

or registered Dental Assistant looking for a new office to call home?...

Dental Assistant

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 19 days ago

Dental Assistant Full-Time - OHIO KIDS DENTAL (CUYAHOGA FALLS) Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $500 NEW OFFICE OPENING THIS SUMMER* Are you a certified or registered Dental...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Akron, OH

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Highest Education Level

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



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