Dental Assistant Jobs in Burke, VA

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-Expanded Services

  • Takoma Park, MD (19 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Takoma Park, MD (19 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 12 days ago

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

General Dental Assistant (part-time)

  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Dental Assistant | Registered Dental Assistant (Part-Time) Drs....

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 hours 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...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 1 day ago

$23.50 - $32.75 / Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MD (19 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program 1 year on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Preferred X-Ray certification...

Dental Assistant (no experience needed)

  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant No Experience Needed | We'll Train You!...

Dental Assistant Program Director

  • Landover, MD (22 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Landover, MD (22 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant Registered Dental Assistant Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Expertise in interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills....

Dental Assistant

  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Fusion Dental- Waldorf is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team....

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate - RDA

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is...

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago

handed dentistry technique Take x-rays and intraoral photos Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor's diagnosis Scheduling patients Providing patient education and post-operative...

Dental Assistant

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary: This Dental Assistant is accountable directly to the Dental Assistant Coordinator....

Dental Assistant I

  • Silver Spring, MD (21 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (21 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Assistant 1 performs a variety of office and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Montgomery Village, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Montgomery Village, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Temple Hills, MD (17 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Temple Hills, MD (17 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 6 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...

Dental Assistant - Ashburn, VA

  • Ashburn, VA (20 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (20 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Schedule a Meeting: Job Description Job Title: Dental Assistant - Permanent - Full Time - Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 8-12/5pm, Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-2:30pm....

Demographic Data for Burke, VA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Burke, VA

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Highest Education Level

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



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