Dental Assistant jobs in Nevada

Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dental Assistant
  • Absolute Dental
  • Reno, NV FULL_TIME
  • Who WE Are: 

    Do you want a career that’s more than just a “job”? Are you looking for a position that offers security and benefits for you and your family? Is it important for you to find a career path that gives back to the community and helps people live healthier lives? At Absolute Dental, we’re not just another dental office. Our goal is to create a culture of caring that our patients can see and feel when they walk through our doors. Our employees are a big part of making that happen. Absolute Dental is the largest group of general and specialty dental practices in the state of Nevada. We are expanding and we are looking for an energetic Dental Assistant!

    Pay up to $20/hour plus offering a $500 bonus for full-time assistants! 

    In addition to hourly pay, our back office team members also receive weekly bonuses. We are looking for general, pediatric, ortho, perio, OS and hygiene assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skill set and advance your career.

    Benefits:  

    • Medical Health insurance 
    • Dental insurance  
    • Vision insurance  
    • Disability insurance 
    • 401(k) 
    • Paid time off 
    • Referral program 
    • Paid training   

     

    What you will do: 

    -Welcome patients

    -Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

    -Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

    -Sterilize instruments according to regulations

    -Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

    -Undertake lab tasks as instructed

    -Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

    -Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

     

    Qualifications: 

    • Proven experience as dental assistant or willingness to train
    • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
    • Understanding of health & safety regulations
    • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
    • Good computer skills
    • Bilingual a plus

    • Must pass background and drug test 

    Job type: Full-time or Part-time  

    We have both full time and part time opportunities to assist our productive clinicians. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

  • 13 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Absolute Dental
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Who WE Are: Do you want a career that’s more than just a “job”? Are you looking for a position that offers security and benefits for you and your family? Is it important for you to find a career path ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Aspen Dental
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive...
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Dental Assistant
  • Icon Dental
  • North Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • Private dental office looking for a reliable, self-motivated, honest individual to join our team. Dental assistant experience needed. Xray certificate necessary. Full-time position hiring immediately....
  • 17 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Millennium Dental
  • Las Vegas, NV PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Dental assisting. Self starter, motivated. Outgoing personality. Willing to learn. Team player. We have an Awesome team. Small clean organized office . 4 ops. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18....
  • 17 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • V Dental
  • Las Vegas, NV PART_TIME
  • Dental Assistant: This PART-TIME position requires a minimum of 4 years clinical experience (not including school/externship) in GENERAL dentistry. Business Days: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday - Patient h...
  • 24 Days Ago

Nevada is almost entirely within the Basin and Range Province, and is broken up by many north-south mountain ranges. Most of these ranges have endorheic valleys between them, which belies the image portrayed by the term Great Basin. Much of the northern part of the state is within the Great Basin, a mild desert that experiences hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Occasionally, moisture from the Arizona Monsoon will cause summer thunderstorms; Pacific storms may blanket the area with snow. The state's highest recorded temperature was 125 °F (52 °C) in Laughlin (e...
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Income Estimation for Dental Assistant jobs
$42,151 to $51,681

Dental Assistant in Kansas City, KS
They make it as comfortable as possible for patients in the treatment chair, prepare them for treatment and collect their dental files.
February 06, 2020
They might also create crowns and dental impressions.
November 30, 2019
Dental Assistant in Florence, AL
Unlike some college programs that focus exclusively on book learning, a dental assistant program also includes a significant amount of hands-on training.
September 28, 2019
Dental Assistant in Mcallen, TX
However tasks can vary from state to state, which are reflected in a state’s dental regulations.
December 06, 2019