Dental Assistant Jobs in Virginia

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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Our office focuses on providing quality service and patient satisfaction. The assistant role is crucial in facilitating the relationship between the doctor and patient, and maintaining efficiency...

Esparza Family Dentistry

Dental Assistant

with experience in taking dental x-rays Proficient in chairside assisting and patient charting Experience with coronal polishing, temporary crowns, and dentures Knowledge of four-handed dentistry techniques...

Bilingual Dental Assistant

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 21 days ago

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

Clinical Team Leader

  • Hampton, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 4 days ago

X-ray certification, other certified dental assistant credentials are required (state and position specific) We Offer: Competitive compensation ....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 4 hours ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 16 hours ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Danville, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Danville, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Overview 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

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program and two (2) or more years of related dental assistant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience....

Dental Assistant

  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant Caring Dental Arts Newport News, VA 3 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Part-time Quick Job description Caring Dental Arts is looking for a part time Dental Assistant to join our dedicated...

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 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....

Dental Assistant I

  • Franktown, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Franktown, VA
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistants, or Certified Dental Assistants, are responsible for providing hands-on, chairside support to Dentists and preparing treatment rooms so they can more efficiently care for patients....

Dental Assistant I

  • Leesburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Leesburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description We are seeking a skilled and caring Dental Assistant to join our dental team....

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 3 days ago

About the Practice NOVA Orthodontics is the premier dual specialty practice in Ashburn. We excel in providing a safe, supportive, and family focused patient experience. Our team is high energy and...

Pediatric Dental Assistant

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment....

Dental Assistant- $500 sign on bonus

  • Bedford, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedford, VA
  • 3 days ago

Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Dental Assistant position....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Local
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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Virginia

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


Highest Education Level

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



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