Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant (DA), Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Surgical Dental Assistant
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $30,180 | $35,170 | $43,000 | $52,490 | $63,160 |
| Hourly Wage | $14.51 | $16.91 | $20.67 | $25.24 | $30.37 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 59,300 | 68,400 | 15% | 8,070 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Santa Maria, CA | 2 years: 12 At least one but less than two years: 25 Less than one year: 0 |
| American Career College-Anaheim | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Anaheim, CA | Less than one year: 46 |
| American Career College-Los Angeles | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Los Angeles, CA | Less than one year: 97 |
| American Career College-Ontario | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Ontario, CA | Less than one year: 57 |
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Riverside, CA | At least one but less than two years: 7 |
| Baldy View Regional Occupational Program | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Ontario, CA | Less than one year: 0 |
| Blake Austin College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Vacaville, CA | At least one but less than two years: 19 |
| Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Chico, CA | At least one but less than two years: 17 |
| California Healing Arts College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Carson, CA | Less than one year: 0 |
| Career Care Institute | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Lancaster, CA | Less than one year: 21 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Medical Assistant - CFH Main | Community Memorial Health System | Ventura, California | 07/25/2021 | No |
| Access Control Security $15.50 | Allied Universal | Garden Grove, California | 07/25/2021 | Yes |
| Access Control Security $15.50 | Allied Universal | Santa Ana, California | 07/25/2021 | Yes |
| Accounting Clerk | Aimbridge Hospitality | Los Angeles, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Accounting Clerk | Aimbridge Hospitality | Napa, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Accounts Payable Clerk | Lion Real Estate Group | Los Angeles, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Accounts Payable Specialist (Construction) | Iron Mechanical | Sacramento, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Activities Coordinator | Sun Communities | Paso Robles, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Administrative Assistant - Loren Miller Homes | The John Stewart Company | San Francisco, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
| ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! ROCKSTAR ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DIRECTOR NEEDED. | FPI Management | Mill Valley, California | 07/24/2021 | No |
