Dental Assistant Jobs in San Mateo, 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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Dental Assistant

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

RDA Ortho New & Experienced Licensee Welcome Want excellent training? Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Come and join a fun...

Orthodontic Assistant ( RDA or DA )

  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Warren & Chima Orthodontics is currently looking for a new RDA or DA to assist our forward thinking team! We are in a beautiful neighborhood located in the West Portal area of San Francisco....

Choice Healthcare Services

Registered Dental Assistant or OA Orthodontic Assistant

Dental Assistant License ( or OA ) certificate for Orthodontics CPR/BLS certification, X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required....

Confidential

Front desk and Registered Dental Assistant

  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Join our team as a Front desk and Registered Dental Assistant at our Berkeley, CA location! This job has 2 roles....

Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification Bilingual Spanish Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

PT or FT RDA

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

dental assistant to join our fantastic team!...

Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Coronal polishing of teeth. Place rubber dams and matrix bands....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Dental Assistant Japantown Dental San Francisco, CA Our progressive and reputable general dental practice located in the historic Japantown neighborhood is seeking a dynamic and motivated...

Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistants DANB certification is not required - but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level - and is required for all positions above...

Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Do you want to be part of an organization that is interested in your professional growth?...

Dental Assistant

  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Dental Assistant and Internship - Part-Time

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our boutique dental clinic is seeking a dental assistant part-time. We have flexibility on choice of work days. RDA is preferred, but if you are a DA, the basic certifications are required....

Dental Assistant PT or FT, Front Desk Receptionist

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a motivated and dependable Dental Assistant to join our established practices in Hayward and Fremont. Some dental experiences is preferred but willing to train....

Dental Assistant, Experience Required

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking a motivated Dental Assistant who is a true team player, passionate about providing exceptional patient care and fostering positive relationships....

Registered Dental Assistant or High Functioning Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Registered Dental Assistant or High Functioning DA needed for fast paced office in the Financial District....

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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