Dental Assistant Jobs in North Providence, RI

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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Lead Dental Assistant Up to $2000 Sign Bonus

  • Fall River, MA (18 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fall River, MA (18 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

*Ensure Offices are adhering to Benevis and all government regulations, including state dental assistant rules and regulations, HIPPA and OSHA regulations....

Lead Dental Assistant Up to $3000 Sign Bonus

  • Fall River, MA (18 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (18 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 6 days ago

*Ensure Offices are adhering to Benevis and all government regulations, including state dental assistant rules and regulations, HIPPA and OSHA regulations....

Dental Assistant

  • Mansfield, MA (15 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, MA (15 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago

This is a Full-Time Dental Assistant role. Why You'll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care?...

Dental Assistant - Float

  • Warwick, RI (10 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (10 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 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....

Dental Assistant II

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 5 days ago

OR A Dental Assistant who has 3500 hours of approved work experience and x-ray certified from an accredited program....

Dental Assistant

  • Warwick, RI (10 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (10 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 6 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Central Falls, RI (3 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Central Falls, RI (3 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 12 days ago

Dental Assistants may perform a special group of duties called expanded functions, which can be performed independently by a Certified Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Walpole, MA (22 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Walpole, MA (22 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 30+ 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....

Dental Assistant - Per Diem

  • Woonsocket, RI (10 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (10 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications: 1 year experience as a dental assistant Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply....

Dental Assistant

  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (9 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Fall River, MA (18 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fall River, MA (18 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Dental Assistant Summary Under the direction of the Dental Assistant Supervisor and direct supervision of the Dental Provider, the Dental Assistant will assist and perform a wide variety of patient...

Dental Assistant

  • Cranston, RI (5 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cranston, RI (5 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED certificate Bilingual Spanish and English Completion of accredited course in dental assisting, preferred Certified Dental Assistant,...

Dental Assistant

  • West Warwick, RI (11 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Warwick, RI (11 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications: 1 year experience as a dental assistant Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply....

Licensed Dental Assistant (Raynham)

  • Raynham, MA (20 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raynham, MA (20 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Raynham, MA, is hiring Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

Dental Assistant

  • Johnston, RI (4 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Johnston, RI (4 miles from North Providence, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for certified dental assistants....

Demographic Data for North Providence, RI

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in North Providence, RI

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in North Providence, RI 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 North Providence, RI
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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