Dental Assistant Jobs in Ohio

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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Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental Receptionist

  • West Chester, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, OH
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a reliable enthusiastic Receptionist for our solo dental practice in West chester,Ohio

Mobile Dental Assistant

  • Westerville, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 6 days ago

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

Remote Work
Confidential

EFDA

  • Lakewood, OH
  • 10 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH
  • 10 days ago

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) $33-36/hr Basic Function: The primary function of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) is to perform high quality work in conjunction with the doctor...

2K Dental

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant ( EFDA )

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

Dental Assistant

  • Sylvania, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sylvania, OH
  • 60+ 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!...

11, 2025 Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Dental Assistant in Columbus, OH....

Dental Assistant

  • Barberton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Barberton, OH
  • 1 day ago

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

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Wadsworth, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Streetsboro, 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

  • Dublin, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, OH
  • 1 day ago

Experience : Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A....

Dental Assistant

  • Pickerington, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Pickerington, OH
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry....

Dental Assistant- Akron, OH

  • Akron, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 2 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a full-time portable dental assistant!...

Dental Assistant

  • Huber Heights, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Huber Heights, OH
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Certification State X-Ray certification CPR or Basic Life Support Certification Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour About: Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Ohio

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


Highest Education Level

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



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