Dental Assistant Jobs in Newark, NJ (8)
Dental Hygienist - Central New York
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Clinical Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist)- Make your Own Schedule and Choose Your Pay
Dental Hygienist - choose your shift
Job Description
Working as a Dental Assistant in Newark, NJ
There are 8 Dental Assistant opportunities available in Newark, NJ all with unique requirements.
Dental Assistants assist general dentists by cleaning patients' teeth and by taking X-rays to help detect tooth decay. They also record patients' medical histories and apply dental materials or cleanings to teeth. As a Dental Assistant, you may perform a variety of routine hygienist tasks while assisting the dentist and other dental specialists. You may also apply sealants, perform basic fillings, and take impressions of patients' teeth to prepare for crowns or bridgework.
Dental Assistant jobs near Newark, NJ
Dental Assistants in Newark, NJ Resume Data
Average Experience for Dental Assistants in Newark, NJ
- 6-10 years: 34%
- More than 10 years: 31%
- 3-5 years: 25%
- 1-2 years: 7%
- Less than 1 year: 3%
Educational Background for Dental Assistants in Newark, NJ
- Diploma: 48%
- Bachelors: 25%
- Associates: 19%
- Doctorate: 4%
- Masters: 4%
Top Skill for Dental Assistants in Newark, NJ
- Attention to detail: 18%
- Customer focus & orientation: 18%
- Work style: Reliability: 13%
- Administrative assistant/receptionist: 9%
- Verbal communication: 9%
- Customer service: 7%
- Patient-focused care: 7%
- Dental receptionist skills: 7%
- Medical receptionist skills: 7%
- Scheduling: 6%
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