Dental Assistant Jobs in Spanish Springs, NV

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

  • Sparks, NV (4 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sparks, NV (4 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications that Increase Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification Bilingual Spanish Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Dental Assistant, Ortho

  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 11 days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications that Increase Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification Bilingual Spanish Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Dental Assisting Instructor, Tenure-Track

  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 21 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: Current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in a related field or education from a regionally...

Full Time Dental Assistant

  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 10 days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 10 days ago

FULL TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT compensation: $16 (trainee) to $24 DOE employment type: job title: Dental Assistant FULL TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED Monday-Thursday 7:45 to 5 pm; 1 hour lunch Are you passionate...

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assistant

  • Sparks, NV (4 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV (4 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 60+ days ago

Dental Assistant Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry Dental Assistant 91610 USD $19.50/Hr. USD $27.25/Hr. $19.50-$27.25 / Hourly Now is the time to join Spanish Springs Modern Dentistry....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 90+ days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (7 miles from Spanish Springs, NV)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Spanish Springs, NV

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Spanish Springs, NV

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Spanish Springs, NV 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 Spanish Springs, NV
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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