Dental Assistant Jobs
Dental Assistant jobs are open across general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric practices, at every level from entry-level to lead and office coordinator, with specializations in radiography, chairside assisting, and dental office management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
This class is accountable for performing instrument exchange in all areas of dentistry and assisting dentists in other clinic functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead helpers as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Performs instrument exchange procedures for operative dentistry (including general dentistry, pedodontics, prosthetics, orthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery).
- Prepares dental restorative and prosthetic materials.
- Assists in oral surgery as required.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control.
- Prepares, develops and mounts radiographs.
- Records medical histories.
- Prepares and performs daily maintenance of major equipment.
- Maintains equipment and supply inventories.
- Schedules appointments.
- Prepares a variety of requests for individual diagnostic testing.
- Processes billing and/or insurance information.
- Illustrates proper preventive dental hygiene to individuals.
- Assures completeness and accuracy of dental medical records.
- Prepares reports and correspondence.
- May send out reminder cards.
- May participate in dental health information program.
- May assist in taking radiographs.
- May pour molds when necessary.
- May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming individual telephone calls.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Knowledge of dental assisting operative procedures; interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in dental assistant work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
Completion of a Dental Assisting Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association may be substituted for the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Candidates must have successfully completed the Infection Control Examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
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Candidates must have successfully completed the Dental Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.
SCHEDULE:
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break and Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 am - 7:30 pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break.
This position may be required to rotate through the Dental OR.
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
This class is accountable for performing instrument exchange in all areas of dentistry and assisting dentists in other clinic functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead helpers as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Performs instrument exchange procedures for operative dentistry (including general dentistry, pedodontics, prosthetics, orthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery).
- Prepares dental restorative and prosthetic materials.
- Assists in oral surgery as required.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations on infection control.
- Prepares, develops and mounts radiographs.
- Records medical histories.
- Prepares and performs daily maintenance of major equipment.
- Maintains equipment and supply inventories.
- Schedules appointments.
- Prepares a variety of requests for individual diagnostic testing.
- Processes billing and/or insurance information.
- Illustrates proper preventive dental hygiene to individuals.
- Assures completeness and accuracy of dental medical records.
- Prepares reports and correspondence.
- May send out reminder cards.
- May participate in dental health information program.
- May assist in taking radiographs.
- May pour molds when necessary.
- May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming individual telephone calls.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Knowledge of dental assisting operative procedures; interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in dental assistant work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
Completion of a Dental Assisting Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association may be substituted for the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
-
Candidates must have successfully completed the Infection Control Examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
-
Candidates must have successfully completed the Dental Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive individuals.
SCHEDULE:
This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break and Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 am - 7:30 pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break.
This position may be required to rotate through the Dental OR.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aspen Dental397
- 42 North Dental44
- Affordable Dentures & Implants44
- Axpm Dental Management37
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers37
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services990
- Education198
- Non-Profit & Social Services83
- Science & Research14
- Government & Public Sector13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental assistant jobs.
- Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or state-equivalent dental assisting license
- Proficiency in chairside assisting for fillings, extractions, and crown preparations
- Dental radiography certification and hands-on experience taking and processing X-rays
- Experience with practice management software such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Curve Dental
- Knowledge of infection control protocols, sterilization procedures, and OSHA compliance standards
- Strong patient communication skills and the ability to manage anxious or pediatric patients calmly
Tips for Your Dental Assistant Job Search
List your certifications front and center
Put your Certified Dental Assistant credential, coronal polishing certificate, and any state-specific radiography license in a dedicated section at the top of your resume. Hiring managers scan for these first, and burying them in a work history block costs you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dental assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume to the practice type
A general dentistry resume and an oral surgery resume should read differently. Emphasize tray setup, instrument sterilization, and patient communication for general practices, and shift to surgical assist, suture removal, and IV sedation monitoring language for surgical roles.
Ask your references about clinical pace
Practices often ask references whether you can handle high-volume patient flow. Brief your references on the specific production numbers or patient counts you managed so their answers reinforce exactly what the job posting is looking for.
Prepare for a hands-on skills screening
Many dental offices include a brief clinical skills check before a formal offer, covering tray setup, instrument identification, or digital X-ray software. Walk in knowing the employer's practice management software, such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, to move through screening confidently.
Negotiate your start date around licensing timelines
If you are waiting on a state radiation certification or DANB exam results, disclose that proactively during the offer conversation. Most practices will hold a position two to four weeks rather than restart their search, so transparency here protects you.
Dental Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dental assistants?
The companies hiring the most dental assistants right now include Aspen Dental, 42 North Dental, and Affordable Dentures & Implants, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Corporate dental groups and multi-location practices typically post the highest volume of openings.
How many dental assistant jobs are remote?
About 2% of dental assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, chairside nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include dental billing, insurance verification, and treatment plan coordination, which can be done outside the clinical setting.
How do you become a dental assistant?
Becoming a dental assistant typically starts with completing an accredited dental assisting program, which covers anatomy, radiology, and chairside procedures. After finishing the program, you sit for your state radiation certification exam and, if pursuing national credentials, the DANB CDA exam. Some states allow on-the-job training without a formal program, so check your state dental board's requirements before enrolling.
How do you get hired as a dental assistant with no experience?
Candidates with no clinical experience should focus on roles explicitly labeled as entry-level or training-provided, which are most common at corporate dental chains and pediatric practices. Completing a dental assisting externship during your program counts as real experience, so list the specific procedures you observed or performed and the patient volume of the practice where you trained.
What does the dental assistant interview process look like?
Most dental assistant interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your certifications and availability, followed by an in-person meeting with the dentist or office manager covering your clinical background and patient interaction style. Many practices then ask you to complete a brief hands-on skills assessment covering tray setup, instrument identification, or sterilization steps before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to dental assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to dental assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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