Dental Assistant Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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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Lead Dental Assistant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant License Current CPR certification Minimum of 2 year s of experience as an RDA in a dental practice DeNovo Offices: New acquired offices may require travel...

Dental Assistant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Req ID: 101419 Supported Practice: South Charlotte Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Category: Dental Assistant Location: 7741 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277 Years of Experience: 2-3 years This...

Dental Assistant

  • Pineville, NC (10 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pineville, NC (10 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 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 II

  • Gastonia, NC (22 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC (22 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications Must have current CPR Certification Must have Coronal Polishing Certification Must have CEREC (milling & crown) Training Must have ITERO training X-ray certification Strong communication...

Prosthodontic Exam Performer/Dental Assistant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 days ago

Previous Dental Assistant experience is desired....

Dental Assistant

  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (12 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Come join our team as a 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 - Atrium Health Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 days ago

Job Summary The Dental Assistant performs clinical duties to include assisting dentist with procedures, taking and developing x-rays and other related and/or delegable (per NC State Board of Dental...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 19 days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Fort Mill, SC (14 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC (14 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Ortho Assistant/RDA

  • Tega Cay, SC (14 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Tega Cay, SC (14 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 29 days ago

Overview As a Ortho Dental Assistant at Dental Works, patient care is your #1 priority and focus....

Faculty - Dental Assisting (adjunct)

  • Kannapolis, NC (21 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kannapolis, NC (21 miles from Charlotte, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is looking for adjunct, part-time Faculty - Dental Assisting instructors for Spring, Summer and Fall 2025 semesters. Faculty members must be flexible with their...

Demographic Data for Charlotte, NC

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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


Highest Education Level

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



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