Dental Assistant Jobs in Melissa, 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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Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dental Assistant

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Lead Dental Assistant ($1,000 Sign-On)

  • Prosper, TX (14 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Prosper, TX (14 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Active Registered Dental Assistant License. Current CPR certification. Minimum of 2 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice. DeNovo Offices: New acquired offices may require travel....

Travel Orthodontic Assistant

  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting CPR/BLS Certification Required Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Dental Assistant License Current CPR certification Minimum of 6 months of specific Orthodontic experience Must be willing to travel within assigned areas We invest heavily in our team members with...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview A well-established private orthodontic practice in Frisco, TX, wants to add a Certified Clinical Orthodontic Assistant to our dedicated and energetic team. We are looking for a...

Dental Assistant

  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 hours 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

  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Lucas, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lucas, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago

As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient's commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

Dental Assistant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 7 days ago

HIPAA, and Infection Control training A positive, energetic, “let’s get it done” attitude Extra Skills We Love: Open Dental experience Experience with Nomad and digital scanning Certifications in Coronal...

EDDA - Dental Assistant

  • Nevada, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nevada, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 14 days ago

For top performing Dental Assistants, DentalWorks offers Registered Dental Assistant training programs, RDA license fee reimbursement and promotion tracks. We are a Military Friendly Employer....

Dental Assistant

  • Richardson, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 20 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Fairview, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Fairview, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 21 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

  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Peppermint Dental & Orthodontics is looking for a Registered Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team in Sherman, Texas!...

Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 60+ 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....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Melissa, TX

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Melissa, TX offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
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 Melissa, TX
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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