Dental Assistant Jobs in La Porte, 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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Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Active Registered Dental Assistant License. Current CPR certification. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 1 day ago

America Dental Center is looking for a full time RDA. Minimum 3 years experience. Must be bilingual in Spanish, understand standard of procedures, be able to take x-rays, have experience using...

Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 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....

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • Dickinson, TX (15 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dickinson, TX (15 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 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....

Registered Dental Assistant Needed

  • Deer Park, TX (4 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (4 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

We are a family-owned-and operated, modern dental practice in the Deer Park area that is looking for a registered dental assistant (RDA) to join our team!...

Bilingual Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant license CPR Certification X-ray license Compensation $18-$20 / HR About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental...

Periodontal Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Brident Dental- Perio Dental Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act....

Ortho Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant certification (RDA or CDA preferred, depending on state requirements) Orthodontic assisting experience highly preferred Ability to travel to multiple office locations (travel mileage, ) Valid...

Registered Dental Asst

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Do you want to be part of an organization that is interested in your professional growth?...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 8 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 13 days ago

The Swish Dental team is looking for a highly motivated Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team....

Pedo Dental Assistant

  • Texas City, TX (23 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Texas City, TX (23 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 16 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...

Pedatric Dental Assistant

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Pedatric Dental Assistant D4C Dental life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k) United States, Texas, Houston Jun 16, 2025 As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Pasadena, TX (9 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (9 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Dental Assistant X-Ray license CPR certification Compensation $17-20/hr About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision,...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • La Marque, TX (22 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • La Marque, TX (22 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 23 days ago

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

Demographic Data for La Porte, TX

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in La Porte, TX

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Highest Education Level

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



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