Dental Assistant Jobs in Sarasota, 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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Sage Dental

Dental Assistant

*** WE ARE OFFERING A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS POSITION *** Sage Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team in Sarasota!...

Dental Assistant

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 4 days ago

un DENTAL ASSISTANT (Sarasota) Mary A Sanders DMD PA 2677 s tamiami trail near Grove compensation: $20 - $26 per hour employment type: job title: Certified Dental Assistant Dental Assistant needed for...

Dental Assistant

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 5 days ago

Dental Assistant needed for private practice. Four days a week. 8am to 3pm. Benefits and great pay. Expanded function needed....

Efda I

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 10 days ago

Overview Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Open Up to A Whole New Dental Experience Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first,...

Dental Assistant

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 11 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Parrish, FL (19 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 19 days ago

Req ID: 101678 Supported Practice: Fort Hamer Dental Care Category: Dental Assistant Location: 12106 US Highway 301 N., Parrish, FL 34219 Sign on Bonus: $1,000.00 This is where patients come first,...

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Assistant - EDDA - Dental Assistant: As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent...

Dental Assistant

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 24 days ago

Overview In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of...

Dental Assistant

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 30+ 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

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Velasquez Pierce Family Dentistry Dental Assistant in Venice , Florida Dental Assistant/Chairside Job Description Turn on/off daily: A. X-ray machines B. Air compressor C. Lights D. Water E....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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


Highest Education Level

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



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