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% |
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Annual Wage | $31,590 | $36,360 | $42,750 | $49,460 | $56,180 |
Hourly Wage | $15.19 | $17.48 | $20.55 | $23.78 | $27.01 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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North Carolina | 9,550 | 11,540 | 21% | 1,380 |
United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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Alamance Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Graham, NC | At least one but less than two years: 27 |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Asheville, NC | At least one but less than two years: 27 |
Cape Fear Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Wilmington, NC | At least one but less than two years: 17 |
Central Carolina Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Sanford, NC | At least one but less than two years: 18 |
Central Piedmont Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Charlotte, NC | At least one but less than two years: 23 |
Coastal Carolina Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Jacksonville, NC | At least one but less than two years: 28 |
Fayetteville Technical Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Fayetteville, NC | At least one but less than two years: 18 |
Forsyth Technical Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Winston-Salem, NC | At least one but less than two years: 10 |
Guilford Technical Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Jamestown, NC | At least one but less than two years: 32 |
Martin Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Williamston, NC | At least one but less than two years: 10 |
Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
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2nd Shift Production Associate $14.75 - $18.50/hr | Associated Materials | Kinston, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Apartment Maintenance Supervisor - Charlotte, NC | Grand Peaks Property Management | Charlotte, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Apartment Maintenance Technician - Charlotte, NC | Grand Peaks Property Management | Charlotte, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Armed Security Officer | Allied Universal | Charlotte, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | Yes |
Assistant Community Manager - Charlotte, NC | Grand Peaks Property Management | Charlotte, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Assistant Manager - Blakeney Park | The Gap, Inc. | Charlotte, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Assistant Manager - Concord Mills | The Gap, Inc. | Concord, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Assistant Property Manager | Bridge Investment Group, LLC | Charlotte, NC, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Assistant Seafood Manager | The Fresh Market | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |
Assistant Teacher | Goddard School | Cornelius, North Carolina | 04/18/2021 | No |