Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant (DA), Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Surgical Dental Assistant
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
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Annual Wage | $27,980 | $33,440 | $40,080 | $48,550 | $56,930 |
Hourly Wage | $13.45 | $16.08 | $19.27 | $23.34 | $27.37 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Academy of Careers and Technology | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Beckley, WV | At least one but less than two years: 2 |
Advantage Career Institute | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Eatontown, NJ | Less than one year: 52 |
Aiken Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Graniteville, SC | At least one but less than two years: 10 |
Alamance Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Graham, NC | At least one but less than two years: 27 |
Albany Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Albany, GA | At least one but less than two years: 15 |
All-State Career School | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Essington, PA | At least one but less than two years: 39 |
All-State Career-Baltimore | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Baltimore, MD | At least one but less than two years: 24 |
Allan Hancock College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Santa Maria, CA | 2 years: 12 At least one but less than two years: 25 Less than one year: 0 |
Altierus Career College-Bissonnet | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Houston, TX | At least one but less than two years: 35 |
Altierus Career College-Norcross | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Norcross, GA | At least one but less than two years: 95 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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**Operations Leader- Dental Office Manager- Mesa, AZ | DentalOne Partners | Mesa, Arizona | 04/10/2021 | No |
103 Area Supervisor (Janitorial) | Scioto Services | Morgantown, West Virginia | 04/10/2021 | No |
Academic Program Coordinator - Full Time Days - Mercy St Vincent Toledo | Bon Secours Mercy Health | Toledo, Ohio | 04/10/2021 | Yes |
ACCOUNTANT I - 64006359 | Florida Department of Corrections | DAYTONA BEACH, Florida | 04/10/2021 | No |
Accounting | WORKSOURCE STAFFING | FORT MADISON, Iowa | 04/10/2021 | No |
Acquisition Manager, Journeyman | HX5LLC | Dayton, Ohio | 04/10/2021 | No |
Active Living Assistant | Merrill Gardens | US, Pennsylvania | 04/10/2021 | No |
Administrative Assistant | Dental Associates | Waukesha, Wisconsin | 04/10/2021 | No |
Administrative Assistant | KidsPeace Childrens Hospital | Old Town, Maine | 04/10/2021 | No |
Administrative Assistant | Merrill Gardens | US, Arizona | 04/10/2021 | No |