Entry Level Oral Health Therapist Jobs
New grad oral health therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, with employers like Aspen Dental, Sonrava Health, and University of Tennessee hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Western Dental - Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Oral Surgeon Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Western Dental has programs to provide the training in order for Oral Surgeon Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
- Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records.
- Ability to take Blood Pressure.
- Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
- Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
- Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a High School Diploma.
- Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
- Must have a current X-Ray License.
- CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
- Travelling required.
- Open availability.
INTRODUCTION
Western Dental - Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Oral Surgeon Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Western Dental has programs to provide the training in order for Oral Surgeon Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
- Must anticipate dentist’s needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records.
- Ability to take Blood Pressure.
- Give pre and post-operative instructions – within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
- Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
- Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
- Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a High School Diploma.
- Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
- Must have a current X-Ray License.
- CPR and ACLS certificates required, OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
- Travelling required.
- Open availability.
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Entry Level Oral Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oral health therapist job?
Start by ensuring your licensure is current in the state where you want to practice, since most entry level postings require a valid license before day one. Employers at this stage weigh clinical hours from your program, hands-on internship or externship experience, and demonstrated patient communication skills. Applying to community health centers, dental group practices, and school-based programs is a practical first step, as these settings actively recruit new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level oral health therapists?
Companies hiring entry level oral health therapists right now include Aspen Dental, Sonrava Health, and University of Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from group dental practices, community health organizations, and school district health programs that have the capacity and structure to support early-career clinicians.
Are there remote entry level oral health therapist jobs?
Yes, though most oral health therapist work is hands-on and clinic-based. About 0% of entry level oral health therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve patient education, care coordination, or administrative health work rather than direct clinical treatment. Filtering by work setting when you search helps surface the right fit.
Are these new grad oral health therapist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oral health therapist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical internship or externship hours toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of a long work history. Look for language like "new grads encouraged to apply" or "training provided" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level oral health therapists?
Entry Level oral health therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they serve high patient volumes, often have structured onboarding for new clinicians, and benefit from the preventive care focus that oral health therapists are specifically trained to deliver.