Dental Assistant Jobs in Texas

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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Cedar Park Dental & Braces

Registered Dental Assistant

What you do: As a Registered Dental Assistant, you are responsible for providing assistance to the dentist or hygienist, contributing to their efficiency and productivity....

MINT Dentistry

Dental Assistant

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...

MINT Dentistry

Orthodontic - Dental Assistant

Overview Ready to Level Up Your Orthodontic Assisting Career? Join MINT Orthodontics! We’re not your average ortho office — we’re MINT, and we’re changing lives one smile at a time. From massage...

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

MINT Dentistry

Oral Surgery - Dental Assistant

Overview YOU Are a highly skilled Registered Dental Assistant with exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking skills who enjoys working closely with a dedicated, supportive team in...

Lead Dental Assistant

  • Waco, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are actively seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Experienced Dental Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 8 hours ago

dental practice is seeking an experienced dental assistant to join our wonderful team. Our offices is modern and new with great patients and doctors in place....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Dripping Springs, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dripping Springs, TX
  • 8 hours ago

privately owned, fee-for-service, traditional general dental practice looking for outstanding dental assistant. (We are not a corporate office)....

Dental Assistant (RDA) - Plane Unit

  • Dayton, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dayton, TX
  • 11 hours ago

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : Dental assistant registration must be current and continuously maintained with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. Must maintain a current CPR....

Dental Assistant/Front Desk Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Come join our team as a Dental Assistant / Front Office Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Orthodontic Assistant (Bilingual) Traveling

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago

RDAs are responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers...

Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

  • Laredo, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Laredo, TX
  • 14 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required Must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Active...

Dental Assistant (Endodontics)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Id : 4726, Title : Dental Assistant (Endodontics), Category : Clinical Programs & Services, RequisitionType : Staff, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...221, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-07-23T15:...

Part-Time Assistant, Dental Clinic

  • Tyler, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 1 day ago

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national...

Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

  • Pearland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Pearland, TX
  • 1 day 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....

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Texas offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
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 Texas
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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