Dental Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

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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Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant and radiography certifications 2025-7372 #LI-EW1...

Sage Dental

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant and radiography certifications Required travel to: Hixson, Chattanooga, Alcoa, Knoxville 2025-7582 #LI-EW1...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking a new Registered Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 16 hours 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....

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 1 day ago

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant - EDDA - Dental Assistant Lebanon Dental Care is looking for an experienced, kind Dental Assistant to join our team. Why join a Heartland Dental supported office?...

Dental Assistant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Experience + Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant. + Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Sevierville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Sevierville, TN
  • 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

  • White House, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • White House, TN
  • 5 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Dental Assistant PRN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Dental Assistant - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate...

Dental Assistant (Knoxville)

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 USC 7402 (d)....

Bilingual Registered Dental Assistant

  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago

EXPANDED FUNCTIONS Practices coronal polishing; mechanically polishes restorations. Places and removes temporary restorations. Monitors patient while nitrous oxide is being administered....

Registered Dental Assistant Must Have 2+ Years of Experience

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Seeking a compassionate, tech-savvy Registered Dental Assistant to join this amazing staff....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 9 days ago

Registered Dental Assistant Location US-TN-Murfreesboro ID 2025-2056 Category Healthcare Position Type Full-Time Location Status On-Site Brand Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Overview...

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 11 days ago

When you join our team as an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant

  • Morristown, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 11 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....

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Tennessee offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
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 Tennessee
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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