Dental Assistants for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training18%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years38%More than 10 years28%3-5 years24%Current company
Comfort DentalFamily Smilesgalbreth dentalTime at current job
2-5 years39%More than 5 years26%1-2 years19%
Browse Indeed's database of 824 profiles for Dental Assistants in Albuquerque, NM
Last updated: Sep 13, 2026
Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $69,447 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,628 – $103,433 yearly
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Dental Assistant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
EDDA CertificationX-Ray CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlDental LicenseRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFour Handed DentistrySurgeryOral SurgeryDentrixSterilizationOral Surgery Dental Assistant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationAEDLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingRadiation Health & Safety Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDental AssistingDocument ReviewDocument Quality ChecksDocumentation ReviewDental Assistant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateInfection Control+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFour Handed DentistryDental AssistingSurgical Assistant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationCPRRegistered Dental AssistantCertified Dental AssistantBLSSkills
Four Handed DentistryDental TerminologyChairside AssistingDental AssistingGeneral DentistrySterile ProcessingDental Assistant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationDriver's LicenseCPROSHAServsafeHIPAA+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLead Dental Assistant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationAEDDriver's LicenseCPRRegistered Dental AssistantCertified Dental Assistant+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementDental TerminologyDentrixDental Assisting
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What's the average time to fill a dental assistant role?
The average time to fill a dental assistant role is 99 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do dental assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dental assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a dental assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for dental assistants include: CPR, Radiation Health & Safety Certification and Certified Dental Assistant.
What are some job titles related to dental assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental assistants include: oral surgery dental assistant, surgical assistant and lead dental assistant.
What level of education is common for a dental assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a dental assistant in Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dental assistant?
Most dental assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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