Dental Assistant jobs in California
Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Dental Assistant jobs
Dental Assistant
- A+ Dental
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San Pedro, CA
PART_TIME
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- Dental assisting- Experience preferred but not required
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
- Wednesday and Thursday.
- Bilingual in Spanish (Required)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
- 6 Days Ago
Dental Assistant
- Dental Dreams Dental Practice
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Hemet, CA
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant! Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in a dynamic dental practice? Look no further! We're seeking a talented i...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Aspen Dental
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Palm Desert, CA
FULL_TIME
- At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive...
- 1 Day Ago
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- Enable Dental
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Fresno, CA
FULL_TIME
- Learn more about us here : ) Enable Dental is opening in August 2024! Paid training begins the week of July 29th! The Dental Assistant (DA) is responsible for assisting in the provision of dental care...
- 22 Days Ago
Dental Assistant
- Aspen Dental
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San Luis Obispo, CA
FULL_TIME
- ***$1,500 Sign On Bonus after 6 months employment*** At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (...
- 2 Days Ago
Dental Assistant
- Campbell Dental
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Campbell, CA
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- About us Campbell Dental is a small business in Campbell, CA. We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of patient's smile using conservative, state-of-the-art pro...
- 3 Days Ago
Dental Assistant jobs at Popular Companies
Dental Assistant
- Gentle Dental
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Oklahoma City, OK
- At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, li...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Assistant
- Ideal Dental
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Milton, WA
- Overview: Ideal Dental is one of the fastest-growing North American dental groups. Established in 2008 as Clinician-foun...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dental Assistant
- Gentle Dental
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Escondido, CA
- At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, li...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Assistant
- Gentle Dental
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Escondido, CA
- At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, li...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dental Assistant
- Gentle Dental
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Brentwood, CA
- At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, li...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dental Assistant
- Gentle Dental
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La Mesa, CA
- At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, li...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Assistant
- Ideal Dental
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Murfreesboro, TN
- Overview: Ideal Dental is one of the fastest-growing North American dental groups. Established in 2008 as Clinician-foun...
- 6/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dental Assistant
- Ideal Dental
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Nashville, TN
- Overview: Ideal Dental is one of the fastest-growing North American dental groups. Established in 2008 as Clinician-foun...
- 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About California
California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Dental Assistant jobs
$46,551 to $57,077
Most Popular Cities in California for Dental Assistant Jobs
What does a Dental Assistant do?
Dental Assistant in Kansas City, KS
They make it as comfortable as possible for patients in the treatment chair, prepare them for treatment and collect their dental files.
February 06, 2020
They might also create crowns and dental impressions.
November 30, 2019
Dental Assistant in Florence, AL
Unlike some college programs that focus exclusively on book learning, a dental assistant program also includes a significant amount of hands-on training.
September 28, 2019
Dental Assistant in Mcallen, TX
However tasks can vary from state to state, which are reflected in a state’s dental regulations.
December 06, 2019