Dental Assistant Jobs in Washington

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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Shannon Dental Health Center

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary ( EFDA )

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 13 days ago

dentistry techniques - Licensed as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) in Washington State - Proficiency in PracticeWorks software is a plus - Familiarity with perio, endo, ortho, surgery...

Shannon Dental Health Center

Dental Assistant

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 13 days ago

Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant in Washington State Experience with chairside assisting Strong knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance...

Dental Assistant

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day 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...

Traveling Dental Assistant, Endo

  • Woodinville, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodinville, WA
  • 1 day ago

Functions Certified Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 1 day 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

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 1 day 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....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Lake Stevens, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Stevens, WA
  • 3 hours ago

$22.00 - $32.00 / Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant in Training

  • Lake Stevens, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Stevens, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Now is the time to join Lake Stevens Modern 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...

Dental Assistant III

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join Our Caring Dental Team as a Dental Assistant!...

Dental Assistant 1

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 hours ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Completion of a training program for dental assistants; current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) or the ability to obtain same within six months; or six months of dental...

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Arlington, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, WA
  • 11 hours ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT (Bellevue) Top rated Bellevue office is looking for a reliable, friendly assistant for M,T,TH (~7:30-5:30 with 1hr lunch break)....

Dental Assistant Part Time

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a dental assistant that is friendly, hard worker, team player, and customer service oriented....

Dental Assistant

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

Our busy, recently renovated, private practice is looking for an outgoing, friendly registered dental assistant who is ready to become part of our fun team (positive attitude is a must!)....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Washington

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


Highest Education Level

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



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