Aid dentist as required, especially in areas such as direct patient care, office duties, and preparing materials for treatments. Dental assistants are typically responsible for directly supporting dentists to ensure that procedures run smoothly. They manage equipment such as suction hoses to keep the patient’s mouth dry and workable during treatment, sterilize instruments, and develop X-rays/perform other lab tasks under dentist oversight. Additionally, they coordinate with clients to deliver information on effective hygiene techniques, schedule appointments, and arrange billing/payment. Because many of their tasks involve interaction with dentists and patients, they need to have strong interpersonal skills.
Depending on state regulations, dental assistants may perform coronal polishing to eliminate soft deposits, protect teeth from cavities with sealant or fluoride, and/or prepare patients for procedures by applying topical anesthetic. Some are also expected to prepare materials for temporary crowns and casts of teeth.
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Gentle Dental
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Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
At Gentle Dental, our Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....
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Gentle Dental
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Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
At Gentle Dental, our Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....
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Gentle Dental
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Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
At Gentle Dental, our Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....
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Willamette Dental Group
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Lacey, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Work under the supervision of a dentist, and perform all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting duties, within the scope outlined by the states dental practice act....
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Gentle Dental
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Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
At Gentle Dental, our Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....
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Neighborcare Health
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Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
assistant program High School Diploma or equivalent Have a current WA State dental assistant license/registration BLS Certification Preferred qualifications for this position include: 1 year of dental...
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2 days ago
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Smile Brands
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Federal Way, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Weve got the ideal job for you at the Bright Now Dental office in Federal Way, WA Your Role as a Registered Dental Assistant Youll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs...
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9 hours ago
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Willamette Dental Group
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Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Work under the supervision of a dentist, and perform all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting duties, within the scope outlined by the states dental practice act....
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Smile Brands
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Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Your Role as a Dental Assistant Youll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients....
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3 days ago
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Smile Brands
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Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Your Role as a Dental Assistant Youll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients....
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Neighborcare Health
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Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
The Dental Assistant Supervisor manages the dental assistant team including hiring, performance management, orientation and training and completion of annual individual learning conversations....
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4 days ago
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Gentle Dental
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Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Gentle Dental is searching for a full-time Lead Dental Assistant for our Fairwood practice located in Renton, WA!...
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4 days ago
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Gentle Dental
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Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Gentle Dental is searching for a full-time Dental Assistant for our West Seattle practice! At Gentle Dental, our Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....
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5 days ago
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Prosthodontics & Implants
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Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
We are looking for a self-motivated enthusiastic leader to work as a registered dental assistant 3-4 days a week Monday-Thursdays....
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6 days ago
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Harborview Medical Center
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Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
Demonstrated success in four- handed dentistry. Knowledge of dental materials and usage....
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6 days ago
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