Dental Assistant Jobs in Nevada

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 2 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

  • Lovelock, NV
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lovelock, NV
  • 4 hours ago

This Dental Assistant position is located at Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, NV....

Dental Assistant/ Front desk

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 15 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 15 hours ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant and a Front office to join our team....

Dental Assistant

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 15 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 15 hours ago

Dental Assistant needed for immediate opening. Must be familiar with Dentrix. Private dental office with M-Th schedule and flexible hours....

Dental Assistant - South Virginia (Reno, NV) + Minden Location Why Choose Absolute Dental? At Absolute Dental, we don't just offer jobs we offer careers....

Experienced Dental Assistant

  • Sparks, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 1 day ago

As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

Dental Assistant -- PLEASE BRING RESUME TO OUR OFFICE

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant needed for modern dental practice. Full time position, Monday-Thursday and every other Friday. Practice is located near Buffalo Drive and Summerlin Parkway....

Orthodontics Dental Assistant - Part Time

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 days ago

Overview Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time Summary: The Orthodontice Dental Assistant supports orthdontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago

un Orthodontic Assistant compensation: $19-21 employment type: job title: Orthodontic Assistant We are looking for an experienced orthodontic assistant to join our team. Minimum 2 years of...

Dental Assistant

  • Henderson, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 7 days ago

Dental Assistant compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Dental Assistant FT (Monday - Thursday), Henderson, Upscale area, Private office, Seeking friendly and experienced, Please send resume....

Full Time Dental Assistant

  • Gardnerville, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Gardnerville, NV
  • 7 days ago

Our growing family practice is proud to announce our opening for a hard working dental assistant....

Dental Assistant-2 year + experience

  • Henderson, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our growing team....

Dental Assistant

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 14 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 14 days ago

Dental Assistant:Joshua Renk DDS PLLC (DBA Las Vegas Prosthodontics) seeks Dental Assistant to work closely with patients and under the supervision of licensedDDS to fabricate andfinish dental prostheses...

Dental Assistant

  • Carson City, NV
  • 14 days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 14 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 PT

  • Carson City, NV
  • 15 days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 15 days ago

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Dental Assistant! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free?...

Dental Assistant needed

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 17 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 17 days ago

Dental Assistant needed (Southwest Las Vegas) Nevada Trails Dental rainbow blvd near robindale compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Dental Assistant needed Dental Assistant needed in Southwest...

Demographic Data for Nevada

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Nevada

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


Highest Education Level

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



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