Dental Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR

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 will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

Advantage Dental Oral Health Center

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

We will be adding an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

assistant Advanced Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA, EDDA, EFODA) Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Dental Assistant Excellent time management and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft...

Dental Assistant, Tanasbourne Dental Office (40hrs, Days)

  • West Linn, OR (11 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 hours ago
  • West Linn, OR (11 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 hours ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant

  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Full time Dental Assistant

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

We are a one Dentist practice looking to hire an experience Dental assistant, who has their EFDA and is x ray certified. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00-5:00 and Thursday 7:00-3:00....

Dental Assistant

  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 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....

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Happy Valley, OR (10 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 1 day ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 4 days ago

In this Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean,...

Dental Assistant I, II, or III

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish and give fluoride treatments...

Dental Assistant, Oregon City Office (40hrs, Days)

  • Oregon City, OR (15 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oregon City, OR (15 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 5 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED IMMMEDIATLY: Opportunity is available for a Dental Assistant with 1-2 yrs experience. We are a FUN LOVING, TEAM ORIENTED, FAST PACED, dental practice in SE Portland....

Dental Assistant- Pediatric

  • Oregon City, OR (15 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oregon City, OR (15 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for an outstanding EFDA dental assistant to join our pediatric dental team! Must be committed, organized, and know how to have fun while serving our patients....

Dental Assistant

  • Portland, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 7 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

Dental Assistant II (EFDA)

  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (5 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 7 days ago

Must possess a valid certificate of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant or Expanded Functions Preventive Dental Assistant and a certificate of radiology proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board...

Demographic Data for Portland, OR

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR

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


Highest Education Level

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



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