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Due to an aging population and research linking oral health to general health the need to treat and maintain teeth will continue to drive demand for dental care. The demand for all dental workers is expected to grow around 20 percent over the next few years.
Dental jobs deal with the treatment and maintenance of teeth, by performing oral examinations, patient care, diagnosing and treating problems, education patients on proper dental care and diseases related to teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth. Other types of dental work include cosmetic work and teeth straightening, repair of a cleft palate or performing oral surgery.
Some dentists own their own business and work alone or with small staff. Other dentists may be part of a practice. Dental assistants work under the supervision of dentists and assist dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities. Most dental employees work full-time. Some dentists may work evening and weekends.
Applicants interested in pursuing a career in dentistry must complete certain science courses and earn a bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, before applying to dental school. All nine dental specialties require dentists to complete additional training before practicing that specialty, Training is anywhere from 2 to 4-year residency. General dentists do not need additional training after dental school.
Dental hygienists need an associate’s in dental hygiene. Dental hygiene programs take 3 years to complete. Bachelor’s and master’s in dental hygiene is also offered, but only needed for teaching, research and clinical practice in public or school health programs.
Depending on the state, there are several ways to get started as a dental assistant. Some states require that dental assistants receive their education from an accredited program. Most programs take about a year to complete and lead to a certificate or a diploma. These programs include class and laboratory work.
The median annual wage for dentists is around $158,120. For dental hygienists, the annual wage is around $74,070, and $37,630 for dental assistants.
Dentists and dental hygienist must be licensed in the state that they work in.
Some states require that dental assistants be licensed, registered, or certified for entry or advancement. Specific licensing may be required in order to work in radiography, infection control, or other specialties.
You can search for a dental job listing through websites like CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, SimplyHired, and JobsInEachState.com. You can also check your local papers or do a general web search for your area for dental jobs.
We are seeking a dependable, high-functioning and motivated Oral Surgery Assistant with a "can-do" attitude. Must have RDA, OMSA and certifications up-to-date. GMOS is a vastly growing practice in ...
Full time dental assistant needed in general practice office M-F Start immediately Small private office, we see one patient at a time, duties include, X-rays, coronal polish, assist chairside ...
Our dental practice, located in Insert City and State, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team. Pay Package includes $20-$30 per hour (based on experience). PLUS Medical, Paid ...
The Seaside Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Team Look forward to meeting you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent, punctual, responsible, and attention to detail oriented dental assistant to join our dental team. If you qualify for this position, please apply!
Our dental practice, located in Carmel Valley 12264 El Camino Real , San Diego 92130 is seeking a talented and experienced Dental Assistant (DA) to join our winning team. Our ideal dental assistant ...
The Sterilization Tech will perform limited dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. ...
Our office is looking for a temp Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to help our team! We would like to fill the job ASAP. Please apply if you are available! Please note, the care of our patients and ...
All Natural Dentistry is a brand new dental practice located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. We specialize in holistic dentistry with an emphasis on Ceramic Zirconia Dental Implants and full mouth ...
Smiles Dental is looking for a Superstar Part-time Dental Assistant to join our team. Our team thrives in a fun, motivated and encouraging environment and we are excited to welcome a new addition to ...
Our dental practice, located in LA MESA, CA , is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT to join our team. Pay Package includes $21-$26 per hour (based on experience
Our dental practice, located in beautiful Point Loma is seeking a friendly and experienced Dental Assistant to join our high tech dental practice. The ideal dental assistant for our practice would be ...
We are family-owned, multi-location, and multi-specialty dental offices serving our communities for over 30 years. Our multi-location offices include general dentistry and have several in house ...
Our dental practice, located in Carlsbad is seeking a talented and experienced Dental Assistant (DA) with some front office experience to join our team. Our ideal dental assistant (DA) for our ...
Looking to join an amazing dental team? Our highly respected, fee for service cosmetic dental practice is in the market for a friendly, caring, positive, energetic, cross-trained dental assistant (DA ...
Our private, family dental practice in Fremont is looking for an experienced and friendly front office member. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Answering phones, scheduling patients ...
Our dental practice, located in down town Chula Vista is seeking a talented and experienced Dental Assistant (DA) to join our winning team and assist with both Back and Front office. Our ideal dental ...
We are a small fast-paced, innovative endodontic dental practice seeking a full-time licensed dental assistant. We believe happy team members who enjoy coming to work are essential. The right ...
minimum 6 months exp Team Player with excellent work ethics and people skills
Orthodontic Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) must have: * California x-ray license * Coronal polishing license * Active CPR certificate * RDA, Certified Orthodontic Technician or ...
Our ideal candidate for this position will have at least 2 years of experience working in a dental practice (Ortho is a plus!), have a solid work ethic, and is quick learner. Promptness and ...
Our dental services provide a full range of general dentistry with the goal of making our community a healthier place with less dental and pain and disease. We offer competitive pay and benefits and ...
Full Time or Part Time Dental Assistants Parkway Family Dental, Seeking highly motivated, pleasant energetic individuals to join our practice. Applicants should be Experienced or Certified Dental ...
We offer medical, dental and vision. Fun place to work. Must be willing to travel. · Dental Assistant license as required by state · Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred · Strong interpersonal ...
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and tray setups for dental procedures * Greet and prepare patients for treatment * Expose, develop, and mount dental radiograph * Assist the dentist during ...