Dental Assistant Jobs in Northlake, 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

  • North Richland Hills, TX (22 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Richland Hills, TX (22 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant (DA) license in the state of Texas Current CPR certification Valid driver’s license Strong interpersonal and communication skills Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities A...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Aubrey, TX (14 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Aubrey, TX (14 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 11 days ago

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Denton County $30k - $46k Per Year Certified Dental Assistant KATHY BUI DDS PLLC Occupation: Dental Assistants Location: Aubrey, TX - 76227 Positions available...

Temporary Experienced Dental Assistant

  • Carrollton, TX (19 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (19 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 15 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....

Registered Dental Assistant - Bilingual

  • Lewisville, TX (6 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (6 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 19 days ago

What Were Looking For: A valid Texas-issued Registered Dental Assistant License....

Dental Assistant

  • Irving, TX (24 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Irving, TX (24 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 22 days ago

My client is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant to join their practice....

Dental Assistant

  • Lewisville, TX (6 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (6 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 29 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

  • Prosper, TX (23 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Prosper, TX (23 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to join our family....

Dental Assistant

  • Euless, TX (18 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Euless, TX (18 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 90+ 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....

Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

  • Irving, TX (24 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (24 miles from Northlake, 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....

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

  • Prosper, TX (23 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Prosper, TX (23 miles from Northlake, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Registered 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....

Demographic Data for Northlake, TX

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Northlake, TX

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Highest Education Level

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



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