Dental Assistant Jobs in El Paso, TX

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

  • El Paso, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 4 days ago

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team!...

Orthodontics Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Orthodontics Assistant Full-Time Smile Straight Orthodontics (Zaragosa) Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $300 Are you a certified or registered Dental Assistant looking...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 6 days ago

Are you ready for a change and a new challenge? Our private practice is looking for an incredible full-time chairside assistant to join our practice. We are an established practice serving El Paso...

Dental Assistant

  • Canutillo, TX (13 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Canutillo, TX (13 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 8 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT SITE OF SERVICE: Fort Bliss Detention Center POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Completion of a Dental Assistant Program Certification: Possess certification as a Radiographer...

Dental Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 9 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT SITE OF SERVICE: Fort Bliss Detention Center POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Completion of a Dental Assistant Program Certification: Possess certification as a Radiographer...

Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 24 days ago

Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Assistant Job Details Professional Discipline : Dental Services Specialty : Dental Assistant Employment Type : Full Time City : El Paso State : TX Pay Range : Job Description...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 26 days ago

assistant Certification: Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) Dental Assistant certification and x-ray certification or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification from the Dental Assisting...

Dental Assistant (Notional Opportunity)

  • El Paso, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: 2 years minimum Dental Assistant experience is required. Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification or state license is required....

Dental Assistant

  • El Paso, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 30+ 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 - Endodontist

  • El Paso, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 45+ days ago

When you join our team as an Endodontist Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant

  • Fort Bliss, TX (6 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Bliss, TX (6 miles from El Paso, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private...

Demographic Data for El Paso, TX

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in El Paso, TX

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in El Paso, TX 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 El Paso, TX
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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