Dental Assistant Jobs in La Marque, 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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Registered Dental Assistant

  • Pearland, TX (22 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (22 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Pedo Dental Assistant

  • Texas City, TX (5 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Texas City, TX (5 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 6 days ago

polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc) Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical...

Lead Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

  • Santa Fe, TX (8 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Fe, TX (8 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Dental 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...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • La Marque, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • La Marque, TX
  • 13 days ago

Gulfside Dental, located in La Marque, Texas, is actively searching for a superstar dental assistant to join its growing dental family....

Lead Registered Dental Assistant

  • La Marque, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • La Marque, TX
  • 13 days ago

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a Lead Registered Dental Assistant? Gulfside Dental in La Marque, TX has the opening you need to move forward!...

Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

  • Pearland, TX (22 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (22 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 18 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Friendswood, TX (16 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Friendswood, TX (16 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant - Required 1 year on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended High school diploma...

Dental Assistant

  • Texas City, TX (5 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Texas City, TX (5 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 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....

Adjunct Instructor - Dental Assistant

  • Texas City, TX (5 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Texas City, TX (5 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

High School Diploma; Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job; 3 years experience working as a Registered Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant (Notional Opportunity)

  • Galveston, TX (13 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Galveston, TX (13 miles from La Marque, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications: 2 years minimum Dental Assistant experience is required. Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification or state license is required....

Demographic Data for La Marque, TX

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in La Marque, TX

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in La Marque, TX 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 La Marque, TX
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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