Dental Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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-Bilingual in Spanish

  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

  • Greenville, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 7 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Dental Assistant-Part Time

  • Greenville, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 11 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Part-time Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

We are actively seeking a Traveling Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 12 days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus on customer service and satisfaction...

Dental Assistant

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 hours ago

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

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Easley, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Easley, SC
  • 1 day 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

  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant Travel Charleston, SC 29425 Posted 2 days ago Profession: DENTAL Specialty: Dental Assistant Shift: 5x8 Days Start Date: 05/19/2025 End Date: 08/18/2025 Duration: 13 Weeks Job Id: 57182492...

Dental Assistant

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Dental Assistant

  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

Benefits We Offer: + Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans + Competitive pay rates + Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! + Travel...

Dental Assistant - Part time (Thursday and Friday)

  • Lexington, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, SC
  • 4 days ago

Experience Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Greer, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 102936 Supported Practice: Family Dentistry at Riverside Crossing Category: Dental Assistant Location: 789 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer, SC 29650 This is where patients come first, and continuous...

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Clover, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Clover, SC
  • 8 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Part - Time Dental Assistant - FY 2025

  • Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Position Summary Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants; Prepares each operatory and...

Professor, Dental Assistant

  • Conway, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Conway, SC
  • 11 days ago

Minimum Requirements: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) with three(3) years clinical dental assisting experience and a Bachelor's Degree (or currently enrolled...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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