Dental Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

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, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 day ago

Come join our team as a Licensed Dental Assistant! This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what YOU love and get paid to do it!...

Dental Assistant

  • Alexandria, MN
  • 29 days ago
  • Alexandria, MN
  • 29 days ago

Join a fantastic team! Help us accomplish our mission of serving our community by providing high-quality dental care in a friendly and professional environment. We offer competitive pay, paid...

Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 hours ago

This posting will be used to hire up to 10 Dental Assistants....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

  • East Grand Forks, MN
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Grand Forks, MN
  • 11 hours ago

Assistant Certification such as Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment CPR certification Why Join...

Dental Assistant - Endodontics

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

Licensed Dental Assistants without DANB certification are encouraged to apply with expectation that DANB certification is obtained within 3 months of hire....

Dental Assistant

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago

Req ID: 95555 Supported Practice: Metro Dentalcare Category: Dental Assistant Location: 8353 Crystal View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience...

Dental Assistant

  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 6 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 - Endodontics

  • MN
  • 8 days ago
  • MN
  • 8 days ago

Jurisprudence Exam, Dental Assistant Licensure Exam and Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam to apply for licensure....

Dental Assistant

  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Coon Rapids, MN
  • 10 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401...

Temporary Dental Assistant

  • Rochester, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 11 days ago

Req ID: 100948 Supported Practice: Badger Hills Dental Care Category: Dental Assistant Location: 4273 W Circle Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Years of Experience: 1 year Salary: $16.00 - $36.00 per hour...

Non-Licensed Dental Assistant

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 12 days ago

The dental assistant position performs duties related to four handed chairside assisting for all varieties of dental procedures....

Dental Assistant

  • Chaska, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Chaska, MN
  • 16 days ago

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

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Roseville, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 16 days ago

When you join our team as an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant

  • Moorhead, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Moorhead, MN
  • 17 days ago

We are on the search for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our Moorhead, MN team....

Removable Manager - Experienced Dental Assistants

  • Falcon Heights, MN
  • 18 days ago
  • Falcon Heights, MN
  • 18 days ago

Post Removable Manager - Experienced Dental Assistants Job Category: Management Requisition Number: REMOV008763 Posting Details Posted: February 18, 2025 Full-Time On-site Salary: $28 USD per year Locations...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

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


Highest Education Level

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



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