Dental Assistant Jobs in Davenport, FL

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

  • Saint Cloud, FL (20 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL (20 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Duties include chairside assisting, hygiene assisting, obtaining x-rays, sterilization and oral hygiene education to our patients....

Sage Dental

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Sage Dental
  • Kissimmee, FL (15 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sage Dental
  • Kissimmee, FL (15 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Our Specialty Dental Assistants professionally assist our Specialists chair side in a fast paced environment....

Dental Assistant

  • Clermont, FL (24 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clermont, FL (24 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Active Registered Dental Assistant License. Current CPR certification. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice....

Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions

  • Davenport, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 2 days ago

$22.00 - $30.75 / Hourly The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDA-EF) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with...

Dental Assistant

  • Saint Cloud, FL (20 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL (20 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 2 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....

Dental Assistant I

  • Saint Cloud, FL (20 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, FL (20 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry....

Hygiene Assistant

  • Davenport, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 8 days ago

Assistant GRADS welcome!...

Dental Assistant

  • Clermont, FL (24 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (24 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Req ID: 102526 Supported Practice: Royal Oaks Dental Care Category: Dental Assistant Location: 4289 S Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711 Years of Experience: 1 year This is where patients come first, and...

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

  • Clermont, FL (24 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (24 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Current CPR or BLS certificate. 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant. Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry....

Dental Assistant

  • Lake Wales, FL (19 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Wales, FL (19 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 21 days ago

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of a dental assistant program Expanded Functions Certificate for Dental Assistants Dental Radiographer certificate Current valid BLS Certification RESPONSIBILTIES AND...

Dental Assistant

  • Kissimmee, FL (15 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL (15 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 24 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Lakeland, FL (21 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakeland, FL (21 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines....

Dental Assistant

  • Winter Haven, FL (16 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Winter Haven, FL (16 miles from Davenport, FL)
  • 60+ 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....

Demographic Data for Davenport, FL

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Davenport, FL

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Highest Education Level

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



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