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 | $26,270 | $32,160 | $38,120 | $46,450 | $53,950 |
| Hourly Wage | $12.63 | $15.46 | $18.33 | $22.33 | $25.94 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6,170 | 7,600 | 23% | 910 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Chattanooga, TN | 2 years: 14 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Chattanooga, TN | 2 years: 15 At least one but less than two years: 32 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Memphis, TN | 2 years: 0 Less than one year: 85 |
| Genesis Career College-Cookeville | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Cookeville, TN | At least one but less than two years: 13 |
| Genesis Career College-Lebanon | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Lebanon, TN | At least one but less than two years: 3 |
| Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Clarksville, TN | 2 years: 6 At least one but less than two years: 20 |
| Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Murfreesboro, TN | 2 years: 2 At least one but less than two years: 2 |
| Northeast State Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Blountville, TN | At least one but less than two years: 13 |
| Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Chattanooga | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Chattanooga, TN | At least one but less than two years: 27 |
| Remington College-Memphis Campus | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Memphis, TN | Less than one year: 25 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Payable Supervisor | Orgill | Collierville, Tennessee | 04/18/2021 | No |
| Assistant Manager | Tractor Supply Company | Seymour, Tennessee | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| Caregiver - FULL TIME | Brookdale Senior Living | Germantown, Tennessee | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) second and third shift | Laurelwood Healthcare Center | Jackson, Tennessee | 04/18/2021 | No |
| Front Desk Agent | Aimbridge Hospitality | Nashville, Tennessee | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Full-Time Manager-in-Training (Assistant Manager) | Tradehome Shoes | Franklin, Tennessee | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Healthcare Provider Onboarding Specialist | Forefront Telecare | Nashville, Tennessee | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Market Research Assistant | Farm Credit Mid-America FLCA | Tennessee | 04/19/2021 | No |
