Dental Assistant Jobs in Stanwood, 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.

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Dental Assistant

  • Edmonds, WA (24 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edmonds, WA (24 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department...

Dental Assistant

  • Marysville, WA (15 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marysville, WA (15 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Dental Assistant - Everett

  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Experience : 6 months of experience as a Dental Assistant U.S....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Active Registered Dental Assistant licensure in Washington CPR certification Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology....

Dental Assistant- Chapel Hill Family Dentistry

  • Lake Stevens, WA (19 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Stevens, WA (19 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Dental Assistant

  • Oak Harbor, WA (13 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oak Harbor, WA (13 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant* Donald L. Mooney Enterprises dba Nurse's Etc....

Dental Assistant

  • Mukilteo, WA (18 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mukilteo, WA (18 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Family oriented office looking for a dental assistant to help complete the team....

Dental Assistant Part-Time

  • Mount Vernon, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Dental Assistant Part-Time Location US-WA-Mount Vernon ID 2025-20756 Category Dental Position Type Part-Time Overview NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a Dental Assistant just like you...

Dental Assistant $4,000 Sign on bonus

  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago

treatment support, four-handed dentistry, oral health education, instrument repair and sterilization, facilities and equipment maintenance, and supply inventory & purchasing, in accordance with agency...

Dental Assistant I, II, or III

  • Mount Vernon, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 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...

Dental Assistant

  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Be responsible for a full range of dental assisting procedures in support of Dental Officer examinations and delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry"format within the personnel and equipment...

Dental Assistant in Training

  • Marysville, WA (15 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Marysville, WA (15 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Now is the time to join Smokey Point Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next...

Registered Dental Assistant - Arlington Pediatric Dentistry

  • Arlington, WA (22 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Arlington, WA (22 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 18 days ago

Justin Smith is seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Dental Assistant to join their dynamic dental team....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Marysville, WA (15 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Marysville, WA (15 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 24 days ago

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

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Everett, WA (16 miles from Stanwood, WA)
  • 26 days ago

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

Demographic Data for Stanwood, WA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Stanwood, WA

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


Highest Education Level

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



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