Dental Assistant Jobs in Ohio

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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Mobile Dental Assistant

  • Westerville, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 3 days ago

Medical / Dental Assistant experience preferred. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance....

Remote Work
Confidential

EFDA

  • Lakewood, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH
  • 7 days ago

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) $33-36/hr Basic Function: The primary function of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) is to perform high quality work in conjunction with the doctor...

Dental Assistant

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 7 days ago

Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic team in the Cleveland, OH area?...

Southeast Healthcare

Certified Dental Assistant

Certifications/Licenses: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Radiology Certification Skills: Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Customer Service Diplomacy Organization Time Management...

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental Assistant

  • Macedonia, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Macedonia, OH
  • 14 days ago

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!...

Part Time Traveling Orthodontics Dental Assistant

  • Willoughby, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Willoughby, OH
  • 15 days ago

Georgia: CPR Certification, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, and proof of formal training to expose X-rays....

Dental Assistant - Instructor - Part Time

  • Fairborn, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairborn, OH
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location: Fairborn, OH - Fairborn, OH Salary Range: Undisclosed Dental Assistant Instructor DENTAL ASSISTANT - INSTRUCTOR - PART TIME We are looking for experienced Dental Assistants...

Dental Assistant

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago

Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant will function in Dental Service....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Poland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Poland, OH
  • 1 day 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 III (EDDA/EFDA)

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day 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 II (Registered/Certified)

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day 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

  • Sylvania, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Sylvania, OH
  • 1 day ago

Your Work Schedule Mondays: 8am-6pm Tuesday: 9am-5pm Wednesday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 8am-6pm Friday: 9am-2pm Your Role as a Dental Assistant As a Dental Assistant, youll collaborate with our practice...

Dental Assistant

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Dental Assistant....

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

  • Etna, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Etna, OH
  • 1 day ago

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - EFDA Full Benefits Included! Pickerington Family Dental is looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join our team....

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Ohio

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


Highest Education Level

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



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