Dental Assistant Jobs in Utah

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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Orem Dental Practice

Experienced Dental Assistant

  • Orem, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 3 days ago

Are you passionate about transforming smiles and supporting patient care in a meaningful way? Our ultimate goal for every child is for them to become a better person and have a positive impact on...

Lead Dental Assistant

We’re seeking a Lead Dental Assistant who brings energy, expertise, and initiative to our clinical team....

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • Midvale, UT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 12 hours 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....

Assistant, Dental

  • Garden City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, UT
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in all types of clinical care, prepare materials...

Dental Assistant - Part Time

  • Layton, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 7 days ago

If you are an enthusiastic Dental Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives, we encourage you to apply....

Dental Assistant

  • Centerville, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Centerville, UT
  • 13 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

PS Dental Assistant- Greenwood Health Center (Part Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 days ago

Assisting clinician dentists with the preparation of procedures, chairside assisting, and radiology needs....

Lead Dental Assistant

  • Sandy, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 18 days ago

We're looking for a Lead Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Dental Assistant

  • West Jordan, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 19 days ago

Dental Assistant Rigby Dental West Jordan, UT 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Established busy dental practice in search of Full-time Dental Assistant 1-2 years of dental experience...

Temporary Part-time Dental Assisting Specialist

  • Roosevelt, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Roosevelt, UT
  • 19 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with a New Jersey license. Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred....

PS Dental Assistant- Surgical Services (Part Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 25 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 25 days ago

Details **Open Date** 07/01/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN42357B **Job Title** PS Dental Assistant **Working Title** PS Dental Assistant- Surgical Services (Part Time) **Job Grade** UGR **FLSA Code...

PS Dental Assistant - UHospital Dental Clinic (Part Time)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago

Details **Open Date** 07/03/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN42398B **Job Title** PS Dental Assistant **Working Title** PS Dental Assistant - UHospital Dental Clinic (Part Time) **Job Grade** UGR **FLSA...

PS Dental Assistant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 28 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 28 days ago

Assisting residents with the preparation of procedures, chairside assisting, and radiology positioning and technique....

Dental Assistant

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Essential Functions: Assist dentists and dental residents in provision of dental care to patients with four-handed dentistry....

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Utah

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


Highest Education Level

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



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