Dental Assistant Jobs in Waukesha, WI

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 - Entry level

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 7 hours 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

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Full time, part time, health insurance Privately-owned dental practice which has been established for forty-five years. Some of our employees have been employed for over twenty years. We are very...

Dental Assistant

  • Oconomowoc, WI (16 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oconomowoc, WI (16 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Req ID: 97316 Supported Practice: ForwardDental Category: Dental Assistant Location: 1320 Pabst Farm Circle, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Years of Experience: 1 year This is where patients come first, and continuous...

Dental Assistant - Prosthodontics

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 10 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Dental Assistant - Graduate Prosthodontics PostingNumber: 201104351 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Health,Wellness, and Clinical Services Position Overview Be The DifferenceBegins...

Dental Assistant - Graduate Prosthodontics

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 19 days ago

Attend in-service programs, group and dental assistant meetings and other various committee meetings as required....

Dental Assistant

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 23 days ago

Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that operates from two (2) sites: The Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Connection at 8200 W. Silver Spring...

Orthodontic Assistant (Menomonee Falls)

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence, we are a community committed to making a difference in the lives of our...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Oak Creek, WI (19 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (19 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 29 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

We are currently hiring an experienced Dental Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This is a full-time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays....

Dental Assistant

  • Brookfield, WI (6 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (6 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Certified Dental Assistant CDA or Registered Dental Assistant RDA may be required in accordance with state regulations. Current CPR certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification....

Dental Assistant, CPMG Clinic

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Attend in-service programs, group and dental assistant meetings and other various committee meetings as required....

Demographic Data for Waukesha, WI

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Waukesha, WI

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Highest Education Level

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



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