Dental Assistant Jobs in Ontario, CA

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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Riverside Dental Group and Associate offices

Registered Dental Assistant

Riverside Dental Group and Associate offices is seeking highly skilled full-time Registered Dental Assistants who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Riverside, CA (16 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Riverside, CA (16 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Suite 6 Riverside, CA 92506, USA Required Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Required X-Ray Certification Required Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program Valid health care provider...

Dental Assistant

  • Brea, CA (16 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brea, CA (16 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Traveling Dental Assistant, (Ortho)

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (6 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (6 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Functions Certified Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Dental Assistant

  • Rialto, CA (15 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Rialto, CA (15 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

We want you to become an excellent Dental Assistant and grow. We will work with you to earn certificates and licenses in California....

Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA/OA)

  • Glendora, CA (11 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Glendora, CA (11 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Dental Assistant License X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required Current BLS certification...

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day 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....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Diamond Bar, CA (10 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (10 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Santa Ana, CA (24 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (24 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview As a Dental Assistant at Sonrava, patient care is your #1 priority and focus....

Dental Assistant in Training

  • Anaheim, CA (23 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (23 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Now is the time to join Dentists of Anaheim Hills. 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 level...

RDA/Dental Assistant

  • Chino Hills, CA (9 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (9 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Requires Dental Assistant and X-ray Certification Salary Description: BOE...

RDA/Dental Assistant

  • Fullerton, CA (18 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (18 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Requires Dental Assistant and X-ray Certification Salary Description: BOE...

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

  • Glendora, CA (11 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glendora, CA (11 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant License X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required Current BLS certification Sealant Certification, preferred...

Da/Rda

  • Garden Grove, CA (24 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (24 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a friendly, outgoing individual with positive attitude that enjoys working with children. Candidate must have dental knowledge, polish, sealants, x-ray certificates. Bilingual...

Dental Assistant

  • Upland, CA (5 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Upland, CA (5 miles from Ontario, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Office located in Upland need Dental Assistant, work at front office or on chair side....

Demographic Data for Ontario, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Ontario, CA

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Ontario, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.3%
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 Ontario, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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