What does a Dental Assistant do?
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What the job involves
- Assist dentists during dental procedures.
- Sterilize instruments and clean treatment rooms.
- Take and process dental X-rays.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and care.
- Prepare patients for dental exams and treatments.
- Document patient information and treatment plans.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the front desk.
Summed up from 30 recent Dental Assistant job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Dental Assistance 6 in 10 postings
- Infection Control 4 in 10 postings
- Chairside Assisting 2 in 10 postings
- Intraoral Camera 1 in 10 postings
- Patient Records 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- X-Ray Technician Certification 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 20 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 35 postings
- Radiologic Technologist Certification 1 in 40 postings
- American Board of Radiology Certification 1 in 40 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 20 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 45 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 9 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 20 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 130 postings
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Is this role in demand?
5,898 open Dental Assistant jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California728 open
- Texas618 open
- Florida470 open
- New York271 open
- Pennsylvania251 open
Typical pay $46,800 a year (most between $42k and $53k). See the full salary breakdown