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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We are seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment....

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

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Dental Assistant Registered/Certified

  • Lone Peak Dental Group
  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Coronal Polishing X-Ray, CDA, RDA required. EFDA, or EDDA certification a plus. Experience with Denticon software or iTero scanners is a plus. Graduation from a dental assisting school is a plus....

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Dental Assistant - Entry Level

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Sidney, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Sidney, OH
  • 1 day ago

When you join our team as an Entry-Level Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

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Dental Assistant

  • Lone Peak Dental Group
  • Oregon, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Oregon, OH
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Dental Experience: New Graduates are encourage to apply. State of Ohio Radiology License is required. Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Denticon dental software systems is a...

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Dental Assistant

  • Mid America Health
  • Marysville, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 3 days ago

$1000 Sign-On-Bonus Available Full-Time Dental Assistant Job Description: Mid America Health (MAH) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our OH team!...

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Dental Assistant

  • Gen4 Dental
  • Upper Arlngtn, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Upper Arlngtn, OH
  • 4 days ago

From being the doctor's right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our...

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Dental Assistant

  • Smile Brands
  • Jacksn Belden, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksn Belden, OH
  • 4 days ago

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Dental Assistant

  • Northeastern Ohio Medical University
  • Rootstown, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Rootstown, OH
  • 4 days ago

The ideal candidate will be skilled in chairside assisting, radiographic imaging, infection control, and patient communication within an academic dental setting....

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Dental Assistant

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Marion, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Marion, OH
  • 4 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....

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Dental Assistant

  • The Ohio State University
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

Position Requirements High school diploma or GED. 2 years of dental assistant experience preferred....

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Mobile Dental Assistant

  • 360care
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

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

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Dental Assistant

  • Smile Programs
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant Smile Programs - 3.2 Columbus, OH Job Details Part-time $20 - $24 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Chairside assisting X-Ray Certification...

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Dental Assistant

  • Big Smiles
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant Qualifications: X-Ray Certification CPR/BLS certification Working experience as a Dental Assistant Digital X-ray Imaging experience Valid driver license, reliable transportation and...

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Dental Assistant

  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Canton, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 6 days ago

This role offers a three-tier dental assistant model that was created for Dental Assistants skill level....

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Dental Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
29.3%
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 Ohio
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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