{"id":2825,"date":"2020-07-03T17:38:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T16:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?page_id=2825"},"modified":"2021-01-31T18:11:18","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T17:11:18","slug":"dental-assistant-jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/dental-assistant-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Assistant Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2825\" class=\"elementor elementor-2825\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e2ee457 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e2ee457\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e734fbb\" data-id=\"e734fbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826d3b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jobhunt_elementor_jobhunt_job_list_block\" data-id=\"826d3b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jobhunt_elementor_jobhunt_job_list_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t    <section class=\"jh-section job-list-section\" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"section-header\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"section-title\">Featured Dental Assistant Jobs<\/h3>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"job_listings\" data-location=\"\" data-keywords=\"\" data-show_filters=\"false\" data-show_pagination=\"false\" data-per_page=\"10\" data-orderby=\"featured\" data-order=\"DESC\" data-categories=\"dental-assistant-jobs\" >\n                <div class=\"showing_jobs\">\n            <span>Showing 1 - 10 of 130 jobs<\/span>\n        <\/div>                \n                <ul class=\"job_listings list\">\n                                    <li class=\"post-4018 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_career_level-dental-assistant job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-high-school-diploma job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4018\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Piedmont-Health-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Piedmont Health Services\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant II<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Piedmont Health Services<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Prospect Hill, NC        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Prospect Hill, NC        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2021-03-02\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-4017 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_career_level-dental-assistant job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-high-school-diploma job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4017\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/123-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pacific Dental Services\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant In Training<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Pacific Dental Services<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Blue Springs, MO        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Blue Springs, MO        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2021-03-02\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-4016 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_career_level-dental-assistant job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-high-school-diploma job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4016\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/123-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pacific Dental Services\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Pacific Dental Services<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Oakland Park, FL        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Oakland Park, FL        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2021-03-02\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-4014 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-part-time job_listing_salary-18-25 job_listing_experience-244 job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-high-school-diploma job-type-part-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4014\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Zollege-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Zollege\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant Instructor<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Zollege<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Wichita Falls, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Wichita Falls, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type part-time\">\n                            Part Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2021-03-02\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-4012 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_career_level-dental-assistant job_listing_experience-3-5-years job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-master-degree job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4012\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Vista-College-Logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vista College\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant Program Director<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Vista College<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Killeen, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Killeen, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2021-03-02\">3 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-2822 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_experience-0-2-years job_listing_experience-2-3-years job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-diploma job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2822\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/topaz-150x150.png\" alt=\"Topaz Dentistry\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Topaz Dentistry<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>San Antonio, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>San Antonio, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-07-03\">4 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-2820 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_experience-0-2-years job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-diploma job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2820\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/allington-150x150.png\" alt=\"Allington Dental\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Allington Dental<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>San Angelo, TX        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>San Angelo, TX        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-07-03\">4 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-2818 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_experience-0-2-years job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-diploma job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2818\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UEICollegeLogo-150x150.png\" alt=\"UEI College\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>UEI College<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Chula Vista, CA        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Chula Vista, CA        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-07-03\">4 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-2816 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-diploma job_listing_qualification-license job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2816\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/download-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cherokee Nation\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Cherokee Nation<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Vinita, OK        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Vinita, OK        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-07-03\">4 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                                    <li class=\"post-2814 job_listing type-job_listing status-expired has-post-thumbnail hentry job_listing_category-dental-assistant-jobs job_listing_category-healthcare-jobs job_listing_type-full-time job_listing_experience-0-1-years job_listing_experience-0-2-years job_listing_experience-2-3-years job_listing_industry-dentistry job_listing_industry-health-care job_listing_qualification-certificate job_listing_qualification-diploma job-type-full-time job_position_featured\" data-longitude=\"\" data-latitude=\"\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2814\"><div class=\"job-listing-company-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"company_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/002e28927f4f30453445756b9237717e-150x150.png\" alt=\"Cumberland Dental\" \/><\/div><div class=\"job-details\"><div class=\"job-details-inner\"><h3 class=\"job-listing-loop-job__title\">Dental Assistant<\/h3><div class=\"job-listing-company company\">\n            <strong>Cumberland Dental<\/strong>                     <\/div><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Tuscaloosa, AL        <\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details-inner --><div class=\"job-listing-meta meta\"><div class=\"job-location location\">\n            <i class=\"la la-map-marker\"><\/i>Tuscaloosa, AL        <\/div>                        <ul class=\"job-types\">                        <li class=\"job-type full-time\">\n                            Full Time                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul><span class=\"job-published-date date\"><time datetime=\"2020-07-03\">4 years ago<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.job-details --><\/a><\/li>                \n                <\/ul>\n\n                \n                    \n                                            <a class=\"load_more_jobs\" href=\"#\"><strong>Load more listings<\/strong><\/a>\n                    \n                \n            <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element 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               <div class=\"banner-with-image-details\">\n                    <h3 class=\"title\">Dental Assistant Jobs<\/h3>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"banner-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/woman-3498849_640.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image\"><\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58b2b0b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58b2b0b1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63ecb1d\" data-id=\"63ecb1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142ddaf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"142ddaf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been increasing in the last few decades, and this trend is not likely to change anytime soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working towards a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t require years of learning theory. In some states, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant career<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be started with on-the-job training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accessibility and necessity of this vocation are quite unique, making this medical support job quite popular. The following is an overview of this profession, and it covers all you need to know about it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>About <\/b><b>Dental Assistant Jobs<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><h3><b>What Do Dental Assistants Do?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on state regulations, dental assistants can have various responsibilities. Usually, they\u2019re responsibilities involve appointment scheduling, keeping patient records, and billing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants also help dentists with procedures, clean and store laboratory equipment and materials, and prepare patients for procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Duties<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistant duties<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling appointments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the medical history of patients<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping patients get into the dental chair<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing patients for procedures<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of the storage and sterilization of dental instruments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an X-ray<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing dentistry materials such as fillings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting the dentist in complex dental procedures\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advising patients on post-procedural treatment and proper oral hygiene<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping records of patients, procedures, and payments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering new materials\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Work Environment<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, 90% of dental assistants were working in offices where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the most needed. Just 2% of the 346,000 dental assistants were employed in physician offices, and another 2% by the government. The typical work environment for dental assistants is a dental office where they work under the supervision of a dentist or a physician.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Injuries and Illnesses\u00a0<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants work with materials and dental equipment that requires careful handling. The X-ray is a good example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants are in close contact with patients on a daily basis, exposing themselves to the risk of contracting infectious diseases. Therefore, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> description usually involves wearing protective clothing, gloves, surgical masks, and safety glasses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Work Schedules<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of dental assistants work full-time, i.e., 35\u201340 hours a week. Their schedule depends on the working hours of dental offices, so some may work in shifts and on weekends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants have the possibility of working flexible hours, which can be arranged with a dentist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to Become a Dental Assistant?<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways in which you can become a dental assistant. In short, you can do it by completing formal or informal training. Namely. you can meet the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant requirements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by completing an accredited program, which involves practical work, or working a certain number of hours, which is considered as on-the-job training.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Important Qualities<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Detail orientation. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants have to ensure they fill out the correct information when doing administrative work such as inventory, appointments, and billing. Additionally, they have to follow strict rules and protocols regarding interventions and infection prevention.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Dexterity. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants must be precise when working on small surfaces. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires using multiple instruments in small areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Interpersonal skills.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To handle scared and distressed patients successfully, dental assistants need to be considerate and tolerant.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Listening skills. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of work requires undivided attention to daily tasks. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves listening to, understanding, and following precise instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Organizational skills. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are an absolute must for dental assistants who need to accurately fill out appointment schedules and keep records of performed interventions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Education<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about state-specific regulations is the first step on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant career path<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When required by the law, future dental assistants need to attend and graduate from an accredited educational program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational institutions, such as community colleges, vocational, technical, or other schools, frequently offer CODA-accredited <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Out of 250 accredited programs, the vast majority don\u2019t exceed one year and can lead to a certificate or diploma. Conversely, the rare 2-year programs lead to an associate\u2019s degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a successful enrollment in some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant schools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, high school students need a strong background<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in anatomy, biology, and chemistry. Study programs usually consist of classroom and laboratory work or supervised practical work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the state regulations allow it, you can kick-off your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant career<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with on-the-work training. In this case, the selected dental office is in charge of the day-to-day training where the experienced staff supervises aspiring dental assistants&#8217; training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, entry-level dental assistants are not required to have a license, but in some states where the regulations say otherwise, several certifications are available for entry and advancement in the field of dental assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various specializations\u2014such as using an X-ray\u2014call for proper training and certificates. Similarly, in the states where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant job responsibilities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encompass the performance of a bigger range of operations\u2014like coronal polishing\u2014an operation-specific license or certificate is usually required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is an institute that provides the exams and certificates for dental assistants. The state&#8217;s Board of Dental Examiners can offer information on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant training<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams and qualifications that are required before taking them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain requirements, such as minimum hours worked or a diploma from a dental assisting program, must be met by those seeking DANB certification. In most cases, the CPR certificate is an obligatory requirement for DANB certification.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Advancement<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several possibilities for advancement in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant career<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as becoming an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant or EFDA. Passing the DANB exam for EFDA and gaining multiple operation-specific certifications, like the ones for X-ray machine manipulation, adds to the work responsibilities and the salary of a dental assistant, as well as to their competitiveness in the job market.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant careers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dental assistants can become dental laboratory technicians by acquiring experience in working with dentures and other dental implants. Moreover, by gaining an associate&#8217;s degree, dental assistants can progress to the dental hygienist position and become responsible for cleaning patients\u2019 teeth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some states, additional exams are required to gain a dental hygie<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nist license. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistant career goals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to becoming a dentist, for which a bachelor\u2019s and doctoral degree are compulsory. Other advancement opportunities for dental assistants include the positions of office managers or educators.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pay<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BLS statistics for May 2018 reveal that dental assistants have a median wage of $38,660. This amount is comparable to the median annual wage for all occupations but is approximately 11% above the average of all other healthcare support occupations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest employers of dental assistants are private dental offices, where the median wage was $38,670 in 2018. The best-paid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were those in governmental institutions, whereas jobs in physician offices had the lowest median wage, with a difference of 18.5% between the two.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Job Outlook<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant career outlook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the BLS pro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jected an 11% increase in dental assistant employment by 2028. One of the reasons behind these stats is the increased awareness of the importance of oral health, which leads to patients seeking more preventive interventions and check-ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the increased aging of the population, notably the retirement of the baby-boom generation, is expected to create a lot of work opportunities for dentists in general.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Job Prospects<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant job growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 11%\u2014according to official governmental projections\u2014we can state with confidence that this profession is in high demand and will stay that way in the next decade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The qualifications gained in the form of certificates and licenses always improve the candidates\u2019 prospects of landing a job, but in general, aspiring dental assistants have nothing to worry about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><h3><b>What qualifications do you need to become a dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirements can vary depending on state regulations. Aspiring dental assistants may be required to complete an accredited one-year program and pass a completion exam. In some states, the practical skills needed are acquired through on-work training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Where can you work as a dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 90% of dental assistants work in dental offices, under the supervision of dentists, and a small percentage of them work in physician\u2019s offices. Most of them assist regular interventions, and some may work in specialty areas, such as maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, 2% of dental assistants were employed by the government. Dental assistants can also become teachers in accredited dental assistant educational programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What are the job duties of a dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The responsibilities of a dental assistant depend on state regulations and the specialty level of the dental practice they work in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant careers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involve the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking medical history and helping patients settle on the dental chair\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing patients for procedures\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing sterilization of instruments and preparing the working area for a procedure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping the dentist by giving out the materials and instruments needed for a dental intervention<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing medical material such as fillings based on instructions by a dentist<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting and processing X-rays scans<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping records of patients and past interventions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing laboratory tasks as instructed by the dentist<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the appointments schedule<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billing and payment<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>What is the highest-paid dental assistant<\/b><b> position?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following statistics presented by the BLS, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist assistant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> employed by the government has the highest median annual wage of $42 390. This is 9.6% higher than the median wage of those working in private dental offices.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How do you become a certified dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants that aim to become nationally certified can take the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Additional certifications could be mandatory and may vary by state.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Are dental assistants needed?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental assistants have a great job prospect, with an employment growth that is expected to reach 11% by 2028. According to BLS, the retirement of baby boomers will lead to a bigger need for professional dental assistants in the future.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to find a dental assistant job?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the state regulations before starting your job hunt as a dental assistant is always a good choice because knowing the qualifications and exceeding them can land you an interview more quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many dental assistants choose to get their national certification in order to be more competitive in the job market. The next step is applying for the job position in dental offices that are hiring. Online job search engines are a useful tool for this purpose.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Do you make good money as a dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The median annual wage of dental assistants is comparable to the national median wage, and, in 2018, it was estimated at $38 660. However, dental assistants have above-the-average wages when compared to other healthcare support occupations, which, in 2018, earned an estimated $34 830.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Is<\/b><b> the <\/b><b>dental assistant career<\/b><b> in high <\/b><b>demand?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the BLS, dental assistants are in high demand, which is not likely to change until 2028. The employment growth rate is estimated at 11% for this period, high above the average increase for all occupations, which is 5%.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How long does it take to become a dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on state regulations and whether you need to attend an accredited program, you can become a dental assistant by working in a dental office. You should spend time gaining experience, be it on-site, or by taking a year-long study that involves practical work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquiring an associate&#8217;s degree requires two years of educational training. Moreover, certification exams require you to spend a certain amount of time on top of that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to become a certified dental assistant?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Assisting National Board is the institute that attributes certifications to dental assistants.\u00a0 Passing the certification test will give you the title of a certified dental assistant (CAD), but you need to meet certain requirements before taking it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Namely, you need to attend an accredited educational program or have sufficient hours of practical experience. Additionally, you need certification in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The path to becoming a dental assistant is not long nor complicated. With job satisfaction and flexibility estimated at above-average levels and a high upward mobility rate, a dental assistant&#8217;s career might interest many people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have good dexterity and organizational skills, this job can offer you stability and prosperity. You can also opt for switching to other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental assistant jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after working gaining experience as a dental assistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Dental Assistant Jobs Showing 1 &#8211; 10 of 30 jobs Dental Assistant Topaz Dentistry [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":2832,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-homepage-v1.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2825"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2825"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2825\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3675,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2825\/revisions\/3675"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}