Dental Assistant Jobs in Portsmouth, VA (8)
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist - Flexible schedule!
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist $12K sign on bonus
Dental Hygienist
Job Description
Working as a Dental Assistant in Portsmouth, VA
There are 8 Dental Assistant opportunities available in Portsmouth, VA all with unique requirements.
Dental Assistants assist general dentists by cleaning patients' teeth and by taking X-rays to help detect tooth decay. They also record patients' medical histories and apply dental materials or cleanings to teeth. As a Dental Assistant, you may perform a variety of routine hygienist tasks while assisting the dentist and other dental specialists. You may also apply sealants, perform basic fillings, and take impressions of patients' teeth to prepare for crowns or bridgework.
Dental Assistant jobs near Portsmouth, VA
Dental Assistants in Portsmouth, VA Resume Data
Average Experience for Dental Assistants in Portsmouth, VA
- 6-10 years: 37%
- More than 10 years: 37%
- 3-5 years: 20%
- 1-2 years: 4%
- Less than 1 year: 2%
Educational Background for Dental Assistants in Portsmouth, VA
- Diploma: 52%
- Associates: 30%
- Bachelors: 15%
- Masters: 3%
- Doctorate: 1%
Top Skill for Dental Assistants in Portsmouth, VA
- Customer focus & orientation: 19%
- Attention to detail: 18%
- Work style: Reliability: 14%
- Verbal communication: 8%
- Scheduling: 8%
- Patient-focused care: 7%
- Customer service: 7%
- Sales skills: 7%
- Administrative assistant/receptionist: 6%
- Call center customer service: 5%
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