Dental Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin

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

  • Madison, WI
  • 16 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 16 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 Dental Assistant

  • Madison, WI
  • 21 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities: The Dental Assistant will support the dentist, and team, in providing quality patient care within the scope of state regulations....

Dental Assistant

  • Appleton, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Overview In this role, you'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You'll be supporting many sides of...

Dental Assistant - Graduate Orthodontics

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago

Posting Number: 201104334 Position Title: Dental Assistant - Graduate Orthodontics State: WI Employment Status: Full Time Position Status: Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or...

Dental Assistant - Graduate Endodontics

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago

Posting Number: 201104325 Position Title: Dental Assistant - Graduate Endodontics State: WI Employment Status: Full Time Position Status: Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or...

Orthodontics Dental Assistant/Administrative Support

  • Appleton, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 1 day ago

Assistant - EDDA - Dental Assistant: Qualifications: Certified Dental Assistant (new graduates encouraged to apply)....

Dental Assistant

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago

Req ID: 97076 Supported Practice: ForwardDental Category: Dental Assistant Location: 1241 Lombardi Access Road, Green Bay, WI 54304 Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or...

Experience Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant....

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 1 day ago

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant As a Dental Assistant, you'll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support....

Dental Assistant

  • Weston, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Weston, WI
  • 2 days ago

growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant Lead

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 2 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

  • Big Bend, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Big Bend, WI
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a responsible, reliable, friendly, Dental Assistant to join our team at Woodland Dental Group in Waukesha....

Dental Assistant

  • Glendale, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, WI
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment....

Hygiene Assistant

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 2 days ago

Hygiene Assistant Job Details Req ID: 101376 Supported Practice: Dental Care of Waukesha Category: Hygiene Assistant Location: 701 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189 Years of Experience: No...

Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant)

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago

We are interviewing for an Orthodontic/Dental Assistant. (Dental experience preferred but willing to train the exceptional candidate)....

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Wisconsin

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


Highest Education Level

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



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