Dental Assistant Jobs in Bristol, 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 (13 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (13 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 3 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 (13 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (13 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 3 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...

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Dental Assistant

Certified Chairside Assisting Nice to Have Skills: Expanded Functions Four-Handed Dentistry Dentures Crowns Orthodontics (Invisalign) Technical Skills: Certified Dental Assistant X-Rays Treatment Planning...

Dental Assistant FT

  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

We are looking for a confident and caring dental assistant. We are an established dental office and we pride ourselves on our high focus on patient care....

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Bensalem, PA (5 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bensalem, PA (5 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Orthodontic Assistant Location US-PA-Bensalem ID 2025-2018 Category Healthcare Position Type Full-Time Location Status On-Site Overview We're excited to offer a $1,000 Sign on Bonus!!! Pay: $19.00...

Dental Assistant/Front Desk- No Experience Needed- Will Train

  • Fort Washington, PA (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Office and our patients are seeking someone who could be great as a dental assistant with the potential to cross train at the front desk. Consistent daytime hours. Nice location....

Dental Assistant

  • Trenton, NJ (8 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (8 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 2 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!...

Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

  • Haddon Township, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Haddon Township, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 4 days ago

polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred...

Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 4 days 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...

Registered/Certified Dental Assistant (Rda/Cda)

  • Camden, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Associates or bachelors degree Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) -Externship or working experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) -Must be a Registered...

Dental Assistant

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Dental assistant needed for dental office located by Temple Hospital. Must have prior experience in scheduling, X-Rays, knowledge in check patient eligibility, basic computer work....

EDDA - Dental Assistant

  • Jenkintown, PA (14 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jenkintown, PA (14 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 5 days ago

For top performing Dental Assistants, Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners offers Registered Dental Assistant training programs, RDA license fee reimbursement and promotion tracks....

Dental Assistant

  • Fort Washington, PA (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary : We are seeking a Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Voorhees, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification...

Surgical Dental Assistant

  • Voorhees, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (19 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Previous oral surgery experience is a plus but not required.The role of the Surgical Dental Assistant is critical in providing exceptional patient care resulting in the best clinical outcomes and meeting...

Demographic Data for Bristol, PA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Bristol, PA

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


Highest Education Level

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



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