Dental Assistant Jobs in Dunn, 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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Dental Assistant II

  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant II to our fun team!...

Hygiene Assistant

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Hygiene Assistants are responsible for patient clerical duties, and charting maintenance duties. The hygiene assistant’s job is to assist the hygienist to make the hygienist more efficient and...

Dental Assistant

  • Dunn, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Dunn, NC
  • 6 days ago

Assistant Certification (Preferred) Current NC Driver's License...

Dental Assistant II

  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Erwin, NC (11 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Assistant Certification is required · State of NC X-Ray Certification · High School Diploma or GED · Ability to lift 15-20 lbs...

Dental Assistant

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 99973 Supported Practice: Fuquay Family Dentistry Category: Dental Assistant Location: 401 Attain St #131, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 Years of Experience: 2-3 years This is where patients come...

Head Dental Assistant

  • Lillington, NC (18 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lillington, NC (18 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Assistant will also perform regular Chairside Dental Assistant job duties and responsibilities Perform other duties assigned. * Skills and Attributes* Leadership and communication skills Good planning...

Dental Assistant II

  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Qualifications Must have current CPR Certification Must have Coronal Polishing Certification X-ray certification Strong communication and interpersonal skills....

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Looking for a career that makes you smile? We're seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our growing team. How you'll make us better: Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to...

Dental Assistant

  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC (24 miles from Dunn, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

For top performing Dental Assistants, Western Dental/Brident University offers Registered Dental Assistant training programs, RDA license fee reimbursement and promotion tracks....

Demographic Data for Dunn, NC

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Dunn, NC

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


Highest Education Level

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



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