Dental Assistant Jobs in Mesa, AZ

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 (Sun Valley Pediatric Dentistry)

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 10 hours ago

Sun Valley Pediatric Dentistry seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team of professionals in Mesa, AZ!...

Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

  • Queen Creek, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Queen Creek, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 21 hours ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assistant II-Glendale

  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Glendale, AZ (20 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 21 hours ago

Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Radiology/X-Ray certification and/or Coronal Polishing certification Dental Assistant certificate...

Dental Assistant I-Gateway

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 21 hours ago

: Coronal Polishing certification: ability to obtain upon hire within six months....

Dental Assistant

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 3 days ago

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

Rockstar Dental Assistant!

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Our privately owned dental practice is seeking a skilled Chairside Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant (Ironwood Dental Care)

  • San Tan Valley, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Tan Valley, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

Ironwood Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Queen Creek, AZ!...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

Prefer completion of Dental Assistant course. Experience: Requires previous relevant patient care experience in a dental setting....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 5 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant Position Available

  • Scottsdale, AZ (6 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (6 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 days ago

We are currently looking for a PART TIME Dental Assistant who is a team player....

Dental Assistant

  • San Tan Valley, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Tan Valley, AZ (23 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 6 days ago

Req ID: 100748 Supported Practice: San Tan Mountain Dental Category: Dental Assistant Location: 545 E....

Dental Assistant

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 10 days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Lead Dental Assistant

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Our Lead Dental Assistant will support the dentist during procedures, assist in managing the dental assistant team, ensure clinical compliance, and maintain a smooth workflow throughout the clinic....

ASDOH - Sterilization/Dental Assistant (Float)

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 11 days ago

ASDOH - Sterilization/Dental Assistant (Float) Mesa, AZ Job Type Full-time Description A.T....

Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry

  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (12 miles from Mesa, AZ)
  • 12 days ago

RHS and Coronal Polish Certifications Bilingual - Spanish a plus!...

Demographic Data for Mesa, AZ

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Mesa, AZ

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


Highest Education Level

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



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