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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Stanley Hometown Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Certified Provide chairside assisting during dental procedures Perform dental prophylaxis and coronal polishing Assist with temporary crowns and expanded functions Experience with orthodontics, dentures...

Dental Assistant

  • Racine, WI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 9 hours 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

  • Oconomowoc, WI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Oconomowoc, WI
  • 21 hours 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

  • Stoughton, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Stoughton, WI
  • 2 days ago

CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING: Prepare, sterilize, disinfect, and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment. Collect and record patient health histories....

Dental Assistant

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 5 days ago

Dental Assistant STAFF TODAY - 3.8 Green Bay, WI Job Details $28 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Dental assisting Sterilization Computer skills 1 year Medical terminology Certified...

Dental Assistant - Prosthodontics

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 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 - Entry level

  • Onalaska, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Onalaska, WI
  • 8 days 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...

Part-Time Dental Assistant Instructor

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 10 days ago

assistant - minimum of 3 years within the last 5 years....

Dental Assistant

  • Neenah, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 11 days 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

  • Chippewa Falls, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Chippewa Falls, WI
  • 11 days ago

Preferred/Optional: Dental Assistant experience. Demonstrated experience with dental terminology....

Orthodontic Assistant (Beloit)

  • Beloit, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Beloit, WI
  • 11 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...

Orthodontic Assistant (Madison)

  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago

Job Type Full-time, Part-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...

Dental Assistant

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications: Completion of accredited course in dental assisting required or current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) but willing to train the right person!...

Full-time Dental Assistant Instructor

  • Madison, WI
  • 16 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 16 days ago

A faculty member in this position can expect to teach a variety of Dental Assistant courses, including hands-on clinical instruction and theoretical coursework....

Dental Assistant - Graduate Prosthodontics

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago

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

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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