Dental Assistant Jobs
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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- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- New City, NY
- 4 hours ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- New City, NY
- 4 hours ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
We are seeking a new Registered Dental Assistant to join our team....
- Sage Dental
- Brandon, FL
- 4 hours ago
- Sage Dental
- Brandon, FL
- 4 hours ago
Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant to join our team in Tampa!...
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Crestview, FL
- 4 hours ago
- Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
- Crestview, FL
- 4 hours ago
We will be adding an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....
Overview Sage Dental is seeking a Travel Dental Assistant to join our team in our South Miami locations!...
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Garden City, MI
- 4 hours ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Garden City, MI
- 4 hours ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
- Sage Dental
- Saint Cloud, FL
- 10 hours ago
- Sage Dental
- Saint Cloud, FL
- 10 hours ago
functions and radiography certifications A minimum of one year experience as an orthodontic dental assistant Must be able to travel to the following locations: St....
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Stuart, FL
- 1 day ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Stuart, FL
- 1 day ago
Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....
- Sage Dental
- Knoxville, TN
- 1 day ago
- Sage Dental
- Knoxville, TN
- 1 day ago
Dental Assistant and radiography certifications Ability to travel to the following locations: Hixson, Chattanooga, Alcoa, Knoxville 2025-7582 #LI-EW1...
- Village Family Dental
- Hope Mills, NC
- 1 day ago
- Village Family Dental
- Hope Mills, NC
- 1 day ago
Minimum Skills Needed: Radiology Certification BLS/CPR Certification Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Preferred Previous Orthodontic Experience (Preferred) Join us at Village Orthodontics and become...
- Southeastern Dental Specialists
- Fayetteville, NC
- 1 day ago
- Southeastern Dental Specialists
- Fayetteville, NC
- 1 day ago
About Us Village Family Dental is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join our Endodontic team!...
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a dental assistant preferred, but new graduates with strong skills will be considered. Technical Skills: Proficiency in four-handed dentistry....
HIPAA, and Infection Control training A positive, energetic, “let’s get it done” attitude Extra Skills We Love: Open Dental experience Experience with Nomad and digital scanning Certifications in Coronal...
Dental Assistant Our family practice located in Roseville is looking for a self-motivated, experienced dental assistant to join our amazing team....
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Stockbridge, GA
- 1 day ago
- Great Expressions Dental Centers
- Stockbridge, GA
- 1 day ago
Florida: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and proof of formal training to expose X-rays (including FDOH Permit to expose X-rays)....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dental Assistant positions.
- X-Ray Certified
- OSHA Certified
- Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR Certified
- Certified Dental Assistant
- DANB Certified
- BLS Certified
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
- Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
- Dental Assistant Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
Highest Education Level
Dental Assistants offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Dental Assistant position
- Coronal Polishing
- Chairside Assisting
- Expanded Functions
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Periodontics
- Sealants
- Dentures
- Temporary Crowns
- Crowns
- Nitrous Oxide
- Taking Impressions
- Dentrix
- Sealant Placement
- iTero Scanning
- Chair Side Assistance
- relines
- Endodontics
- Dental Terminology
- Prosthodontics
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Amalgam
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Radiography
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Scheduling
- Treatment Planning
- X-Rays
- Patient Charting
- Infection Control
- Sterilization
- Charting
- Patient Care
- Scheduling Appointments
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA
- Health Care
- Reimbursement
- Recordkeeping
- Administrative Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- High School Diploma
- Employee Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Spanish
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Communication Skills
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