Dental Assistant Jobs in Vallejo, 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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Choice Healthcare Services

Registered Dental Assistant or OA Orthodontics

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 (23 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from Vallejo, 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, Correctional Facility

  • Vacaville, CA (16 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Vacaville, CA (16 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience as a dental assistant....

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience: Not necessary! We are willing to train the right candidate!! Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday - Friday (4-5 days a week) Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) Employee discount...

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - West Fairfield

  • Fairfield, CA (12 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA (12 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Coronal Polish License required. Registered Dental Assistant license required. Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred....

Dental Assistant - West Fairfield

  • Fairfield, CA (12 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA (12 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Previous Dental Assistant or related experience preferred. Must certify and remain current in CPR. Radiation Safety Certificate required. 8-hour Infection Control course required....

Ortho Dental Assistant

  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview 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...

Dental Assistant Needed for Mobile Dental Company

  • Richmond, CA (18 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (18 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Our Mobile Dental Company is seeking skilled Dental Assistants to join our team. We are hiring throughout the Bay and Sacramento Metropolitan Areas....

Dental Assistant

  • Vacaville, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vacaville, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Dental Assistant At Choice Healthcare Services you are able to utilize your Dental Assisting skills working with Pediatric dentists, orthodontists and anesthesiologists....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Napa County

  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Napa, CA (22 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Coronal Polish License required. Registered Dental Assistant license required. Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred....

Dental Assistant

  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • San Pablo, CA (16 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Pablo, CA (16 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Assist the dentist chair-side Do coronal polishing Take x-rays Compensation would be determined based on the level of experience....

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

Specialty Registered Dental Assistant

  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (19 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We're looking for a Specialty Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Adult Education Career Technical Education (CTE) part time/hourly Teacher - Dental Assisting

  • Richmond, CA (18 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (18 miles from Vallejo, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Adult Education Career Technical Education (CTE) part time/hourly Teacher - Dental Assisting Job Summary We are seeking an Adult Education CTE Teacher to teach a dental assisting class to adult...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Vallejo, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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