Dental Assistant Jobs in Allen, TX

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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My Dentist In Plano

Registered Dental Assistant - 2nd Assistant / Floater

  • My Dentist In Plano
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Job description: Registered Dental Assistant - 2nd Assistant/Floater 3 years of experience required Specialty: General/Implant/Cosmetic/CEREC CAD CAM Are you a dedicated Dental Assistant looking for...

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Dental Assistant

  • Affordable Care
  • Mesquite, TX (21 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mesquite, TX (21 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team! Up to $500 SIGN ON BONUS Affordable Dentures & Implants is an opportunity to do what you love and get paid to do it!...

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Mobile Dental Assistant

  • 360care
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Medical / Dental Assistant experience preferred. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance....

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Dental Assistant

  • Ideal Dental
  • Rowlett, TX (12 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rowlett, TX (12 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 5 days ago

As a Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team....

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Dental Assistant

  • PDS Health
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 5 days ago

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

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OMS Dental Assistant(Levels I-III)

  • Texas A&M University
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Four handed dentistry procedures are utilized, and suction and retraction needs are anticipated and performed without interfering with the vision or access of the student....

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Lead Registered Dental Assistant

  • Community Dental Partners
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Assistant Licensing 4-5+ years of Dental Assisting experience Sealant Placement, Nitrous Monitoring, and Coronal Polishing Certifications preferred (if 2+ years of experience, the company provides...

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Endodontic Assistant

  • Brident Dental & Orthodontics
  • Garland, TX (10 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Garland, TX (10 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced dental assistant to work in our specialty department assisting the endodontist....

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Part-Time Dental Assistant

  • Pearl Street Dental Partners
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Job duties include but are not limited to: Assist the dentist chairside in four-handed dentistry Sterilize instruments and operatories, ensure the cleanliness of ops and office Take impressions & scans...

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Dental Assistant

  • Pearl Street Dental Partners
  • Plano, TX (7 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plano, TX (7 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Registered Dental Assistant for our Plano location....

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Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) LIFESMILES DENTAL CARE

  • Richardson, TX (10 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (10 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 8 days ago

un Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) LIFESMILES DENTAL CARE 2133 Buckingham Rd. compensation: $15.00/hr - $25.00/hr employment type: job title: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Registered Dental Assistant...

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Dental Assistant (RDA) - Hutchins Unit

  • UTMB Health
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) - Hutchins Unit UTMB Health - 3.8 Dallas, TX Job Details 8 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Registered Dental Assistant Full Job Description The mission...

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Dental Assistant

  • Guardian Dentistry
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 14 days ago

The Dental Assistant assists our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures....

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Endodontic Dental Assistant

  • Ideal Dental
  • Addison, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Addison, TX (15 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 15 days ago

As an Endodontic Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a vital role in supporting both our patients and clinical team throughout the endodontic treatment process....

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Lead Dental Assistant ($500 Sign-on)

  • Ideal Dental
  • Plano, TX (7 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Plano, TX (7 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 17 days ago

As a Lead Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team....

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Demographic Data for Allen, TX

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Dental Assistant Fundamentals
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Diploma in Dental Assistant Skills and Clinical Procedures
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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Allen, TX

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Allen, TX offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Allen, TX
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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