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 | $27,580 | $33,030 | $39,590 | $47,290 | $52,520 |
| Hourly Wage | $13.26 | $15.88 | $19.03 | $22.74 | $25.25 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3,010 | 2,940 | -2% | 330 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Hills Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Emporia, KS | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 24 |
| Labette Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Parsons, KS | 2 years: 13 At least one but less than two years: 2 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Salina, KS | 2 years: 4 At least one but less than two years: 4 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Wichita, KS | 2 years: 6 At least one but less than two years: 18 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Payable Processor - Remote | UnitedHealth Group | Lenexa, Kansas | 07/25/2021 | Yes |
| Animal Care Technician - Kansas, IL | Christensen Farms | Kansas, Illinois | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Area Manager Designee | Schwan's Home Delivery | Salina, Kansas | 07/25/2021 | Yes |
| Assistant Controller | Waste Connections | Wichita, Kansas | 07/24/2021 | Yes |
| Assistant Teacher | Learning Care Group | Overland Park, Kansas | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Assistant Teacher - Break Coverage | Learning Care Group | Overland Park, Kansas | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Center Director - Child Care Setting | Learning Care Group | Overland Park, Kansas | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Center Director - Child Care Setting | Learning Care Group | Kansas City, Missouri | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Center Director - Child Care Setting | Learning Care Group | Lawrence, Kansas | 07/24/2021 | No |
| Clinical Nurse Educator Inpatient Oncology | HCA, Hospital Corporation of America | Kansas City, Missouri | 07/24/2021 | No |
