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 | $33,500 | $38,030 | $44,950 | $52,260 | $60,930 |
| Hourly Wage | $16.10 | $18.28 | $21.61 | $25.13 | $29.29 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11,130 | 13,290 | 19% | 1,810 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Tacoma, WA | 2 years: 18 At least one but less than two years: 0 At least two but less than four years: 6 Less than one year: 0 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Bellingham, WA | 2 years: 25 At least one but less than two years: 1 Less than one year: 12 |
| Carrington College-Spokane | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Spokane, WA | At least one but less than two years: 49 |
| Charter College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Vancouver, WA | At least one but less than two years: 175 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Lakewood, WA | 2 years: 27 At least one but less than two years: 0 At least two but less than four years: 4 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Kirkland, WA | 2 years: 20 At least one but less than two years: 26 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Renton, WA | Less than one year: 70 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Seattle | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Seattle, WA | Less than one year: 28 |
| Renton Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Renton, WA | 2 years: 13 At least one but less than two years: 17 |
| Seattle Central College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Seattle, WA | At least one but less than two years: 6 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst I - Transactional Services | Marsh and McLennan Companies | Seattle, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Busperson(part-time) InterContinental Washington DC-The Wharf | IHG | Washington, District Of Columbia | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| Care Giver - Memory Care | Sunrise Senior Living | Issaquah, Washington | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant-Full Time Home Health | Signature Hospice | Bellingham, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Client Service Representative I (Medical Records) | CIOX Health | Everett, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Clinical SUD Supervisor (Island County Crisis Stabilization Center) | PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES | Oak Harbor, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Commodity Product Manager - 2021-10043 | Boise Cascade Company | Vancouver, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Community Resource Navigator | PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES | Everett, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Driver | MV Transportation | Kent, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Help Desk Associate | DISYS, LLC | Seattle, Washington | 04/19/2021 | No |
