Dental Assistant Jobs in Kent, WA

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.

1-15 of 49 Jobs

Outside Sales Partner ( Remote )

A US based company is seeking to add an accomplished individual to our team who will provide exceptional outside sales services. Candidate requires strong verbal and written communication skills....

Remote Work

Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

$22 - $32.00 / Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 hours ago

Yes No 02 Please indicate if you have completed a course of study from a recognized dental assistant program....

Dental Assistant Periodontal Office with Sign on Bonus!

  • Puyallup, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The Opportunity We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated, and positive Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant RDH or EFDA

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

We are in search of a dynamic and fun person to join our skilled team as an entry level dental assistant with some administrative support duties....

RDA CDA Dental Assistant Sundays $35/hour

  • South Prairie, WA (16 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Prairie, WA (16 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Buckley Dental Care is looking for a permanent Sunday assistant. Private practice, one single column on Sundays and a relatively straight forward easy day. We use OpenDental for our software,...

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Snoqualmie, WA (24 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA (24 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications You will be required to possess the following: Six (6) or more months of practical experience as a dental assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum): Current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington....

Dental Assistant I, II, or III

  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish and give fluoride treatments...

Registered Dental Assistant - Peak Endodontics

  • Covington, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant position....

Dental Assistant I, II, or III

  • Puyallup, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish and give fluoride treatments...

Part-Time Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Active Registered Dental Assistant License. Current CPR certification. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice....

Full Time Dental Assistant in Sammamish - Top Pay & Benefits

  • Sammamish, WA (19 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sammamish, WA (19 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

If you are looking for an enjoyable Dental Assistant position, with industry-leading compensation and benefits, we are the practice for you!...

Dental Assistant 2 Dental Sterilization

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Perform expanded functions to include taking impressions for study models, place and remove rubber dam and matrix and wedge, expose radiographs, perform Coronal polish, chart clinical findings, and...

Demographic Data for Kent, WA

Moving to Kent, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Kent, WA below.


Local
National
169,763
4,314
Medium/Lg

Dental Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireDental curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Dental Assistant Fundamentals
A dental assistant is a member of a dental team who contributes immensely to the team delivering dental treatment and services. During dental operations, the dental assistant aids dentists or...
15 Dental Procedures Instruments' Guideline Dental Assistant
In this tutorial, you will build a strong foundation in 15 different dental procedures and dental instruments related to each procedure. This tutorial is a great tool for beginners and for future...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Kent, WA

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Kent, WA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
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 Kent, WA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



Dental Assistant Related Career Advice Articles

Interior view of an exam room at a modern dental office
Dental Assistants vs. Dental Hygienists - What's the Difference?

A comprehensive comparison of the education, credentials, job duties, and salary between a dental assistant and a dental hygienist.

Read article »
Dentist speaking with patient
Quick Guide to Advanced DANB Certifications

Learn more about the exams, prerequisites, and other requirements needed to earn advanced DANB credentials such as the COA, CPFDA, and CRFDA designations.

Read article »
Dental hygienist at work
How to Become a Dental Hygienist in 4 Steps

Interested in a dental hygienist career? Learn how to get started in this rewarding field.

Read article »