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 | $28,730 | $34,490 | $40,320 | $48,520 | $54,660 |
| Hourly Wage | $13.81 | $16.58 | $19.39 | $23.33 | $26.28 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 19,570 | 22,870 | 17% | 2,710 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| American College for Medical Careers | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Orlando, FL | At least one but less than two years: 19 |
| ATA Career Education | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Spring Hill, FL | At least one but less than two years: 25 |
| Atlantic Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Coconut Creek, FL | At least one but less than two years: 21 |
| Broward College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2 years: 4 At least one but less than two years: 26 |
| Cape Coral Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Cape Coral, FL | At least one but less than two years: 15 |
| Charlotte Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Port Charlotte, FL | At least one but less than two years: 21 |
| College of Central Florida | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Ocala, FL | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 9 |
| Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Hialeah, FL | Less than one year: 68 |
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Jacksonville, FL | Less than one year: 47 |
| Concorde Career Institute-Miramar | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Miramar, FL | Less than one year: 65 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 Incentive* - Server Assistant | Red Robin | Jacksonville, Florida | 07/25/2021 | No |
| (F/T) Case Manager UMH | University of Miami | Miami, Florida | 07/24/2021 | No |
| (F/T) Nurse Manager Nursing Administration UTower | University of Miami | Miami, Florida | 07/24/2021 | No |
| (F/T) Registered Nurse 1 Dermatology UTower | University of Miami | Miami, Florida | 07/24/2021 | No |
| 3682 - Electrician - Helper 3 | Black & Veatch | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 07/25/2021 | Yes |
| Accountant | HCA, Hospital Corporation of America | Sebring, Florida | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Activity Assistant | ProMedica Health System | Boynton Beach, Florida | 07/24/2021 | Yes |
| Admin Support 3, Strategy Support - Lakeland | Publix | Lakeland, Florida | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Administrative Assistant / Office Assistant | Thrivas | Margate, Florida | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Airport Security Officer | Allied Universal | Miami, Florida | 07/25/2021 | Yes |
