Dental Assistant Jobs in East Walpole, MA

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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Advantage Dental Oral Health Center

Dental Assistant

We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

Part Time Orthodontic Assistant

  • Brockton, MA (10 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brockton, MA (10 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Assistant Certification (State dependent) CPR/BLS certification required Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting Willing to travel in territory assigned to team High focus...

Dental Assistant UP TO $2000 SIGN ON BONUS

  • Roxbury, MA (14 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Roxbury, MA (14 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 25 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Dental Assistant

  • Medford, MA (17 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Medford, MA (17 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 8 hours 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....

Clinical Dental Assistant

  • Providence, RI (24 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (24 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Clinical Dental Assistant Employee - Full Time Indiv Contrib-Union Providence, RI, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3933 Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative and staff...

Part-time/PRN Dental Assistant

  • Chelsea, MA (19 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA (19 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 2 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 3 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry Job Description DENTAL ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Clinical...

Dental Assistant

  • Wayland, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Wayland Dental seeking the addition of a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant ensures that quality patient care is a priority....

Dental Assistant

  • Walpole, MA (2 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (2 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 5 days ago

NeighborHealth is looking for a motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant to become an integral part of our team....

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 5 days ago

This is a Full-Time Traveling Orthodontic Dental Assistant role. Why You'll Love this Dental Assistant Job! Do you have strong verbal skills?...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Waltham, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 5 days ago

$26.00 - $36.00 / Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 6 days ago

NeighborHealth is looking for a motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant to become an integral part of our team....

Bft Dental Assistant Mgh North End Health Center

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 7 days ago

a dental Assistant in a recognized dental Office, or the Successful completion of a training Program for dental Assistants At a recognized dental school -- ambulatory health care setting - Must be able...

Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant

  • Wellesley, MA (11 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA (11 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Periodontal Dental Assistant role....

Dental Assisting Instructor

  • Lincoln, RI (20 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (20 miles from East Walpole, MA)
  • 9 days ago

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant, we're ready to support your transition into this rewarding teaching position--no prior educational experience needed....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in East Walpole, MA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in East Walpole, MA 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 East Walpole, MA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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