Dental Assistant Jobs in Des Moines, IA (9)
Dental Hygienist * Sign On Bonus $5000 *
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist - $2,000 Signing Bonus!
Licensed Dental Hygienist * Sign On Bonus $5000 *
Registered Dental Hygienist * Sign On Bonus $5000 *
Dental Nurse (Hygienist) - FT/PT * Sign On Bonus $5000 *
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist - Remote
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist * Sign On Bonus $5000 *
Dental Assistant Salary in Des Moines
Dental Assistants working in Des Moines, IA make an average annual salary of $36K and a maximum annual salary of around $47K.
Job Description
Working as a Dental Assistant in Des Moines, IA
There are 9 Dental Assistant opportunities available in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA
Dental Assistants in Des Moines, IA Resume Data
Average Experience for Dental Assistants in Des Moines, IA
- More than 10 years: 38%
- 6-10 years: 36%
- 3-5 years: 19%
- Less than 1 year: 3%
- 1-2 years: 3%
Educational Background for Dental Assistants in Des Moines, IA
- Associates: 42%
- Diploma: 42%
- Bachelors: 12%
- Masters: 3%
- Doctorate: 1%
Top Skill for Dental Assistants in Des Moines, IA
- Customer focus & orientation: 24%
- Attention to detail: 16%
- Work style: Reliability: 9%
- Verbal communication: 9%
- Administrative assistant/receptionist: 8%
- Medical receptionist skills: 8%
- Sales skills: 7%
- Patient-focused care: 7%
- Scheduling: 7%
- Following directions: 6%
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