Dental Assistants for hire in Gainesville, FL

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    309

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills
    9%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    55%
    Associate's degree
    20%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Heartland Dental
    • Aspen Dental
    • UF Health Shands Hospital
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    75%
    Less than a year
    13%
    More than 5 years
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 309 profiles for Dental Assistants in Gainesville, FL

Last updated: Nov 11, 2026

Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $65,137 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,224 – $82,828 yearly
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  • Dental Assistant

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Infection PreventionEquipment SterilizationOral Surgery Assistance ExperienceGeneral DentistryRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA Certification+55 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarm CallingFour Handed Dentistry
  • Lead Dental Assistant

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationX-RayFirst Aid CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's License+5 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFour Handed DentistrySurgeryOral Surgery
  • Medical Scribe

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    EMR/EHRCertified Patient Care Technician/AssistantDriver's LicenseEMR SystemsCPREMR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrobiologyMedical RecordsMedical Terminology
  • Dental Assistant

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Patient Personal Care AssistanceFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRAdult Care AssistanceFood Handler Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceBussing
  • Dental Assistant

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationNitrous Oxide CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA CertificationDriver's License+2 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsFour Handed DentistryCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSales
  • Household Management

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationAEDInfection ControlRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA Certification+6 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipInfection Prevention and Control TrainingsInfection ControlDental AssistingCustomer Service

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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 100 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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for dental assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for dental assistants include: CPR, EFDA Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to dental assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental assistants include: medical scribe, household management and assistant office manager.

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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a dental assistant?

Most dental assistants have 13 years of professional experience.

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