Dental Assistant Jobs in Abington, PA

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 / Oral Surgery

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (24 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (24 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for an energetic, responsible, and friendly assistant to join our team. Our office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. We offer competitive pay based on experience as well as...

Dental Assistant

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (24 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (24 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for an energetic, responsible, and friendly experienced assistant to join our team. Our office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. We offer competitive pay based on...

Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 1 hour ago

Posted Job Title Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice Job Profile Title Dental Assistant B Job Description Summary Penn Dental Medicine's Family Practice (PDFP) is interested in hiring the...

Dental Assistant (Germantown)

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Opportunity for advancement to Lead Dental Assistant or Lead Regional Trainer....

DANB Certified Dental Assistant (Olney)

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Opportunity for advancement to Lead Dental Assistant or Lead Regional Trainer....

Dental Assistant Harbison

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Opportunity for advancement to Lead Dental Assistant or Lead Regional Trainer....

Dental Assistant (Darby)

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Opportunity for advancement to Lead Dental Assistant or Lead Regional Trainer....

Dental Assistant

  • Paoli, PA (19 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Paoli, PA (19 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

We are seeking a detail oriented dental assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant

  • Voorhees, NJ (21 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (21 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 14 hours ago

Skills and Requirements Must be a Dental Assistant in NJ with a valid NJ X-Ray license Experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) null We are a company committed...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Fairless Hills, PA (16 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fairless Hills, PA (16 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 20 hours 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...

Dental Assistant

  • Lawrence Township, NJ (24 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (24 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Newtown, PA (13 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newtown, PA (13 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 1 day ago

We’re currently looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team at Bright Now! Dental in Newtown, PA!...

Lead Dental Assistant: Endodontic

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistants may also be rotated to the Sedation Center as needed. Performs other duties as assigned....

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Springfield, PA (17 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, PA (17 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Location US-PA-Springfield ID 2025-2028 Category Healthcare Position Type Full-Time Location Status On-Site Overview This Opportunity includes a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus...

DA / DAEF / Float - Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant Expanded Functions / Float

  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (11 miles from Abington, PA)
  • 5 days ago

for an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)!....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Abington, PA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Abington, PA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
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 Abington, PA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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