Dental Assistants for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills12%Communication Skills12%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training15%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Aspen Dental
CUMBERLAND PEDIATRICSAspenTime at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $78,716 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,961 – $105,089 yearly
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Register Dental Assistant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateInfection ControlDental LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFour Handed DentistrySurgery AssistanceDental AssistingDental Assistant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseInfection Control CertificationRadiology Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFour Handed DentistryTime ManagementRadiologic Imaging Equipment OperationDiagnostic Imaging EquipmentRegistered Dental Assistant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationRegistered Dental HygienistCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlCoronal Polish CertificatePharmacy Technician License+15 moreSkills
Time ManagementFour Handed DentistryOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsSalon Manager / Stylist
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationCPRInfection Control CertificationRegistered Dental Assistant+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFour Handed DentistryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDental Assistant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationGuard CardRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRRegistered Dental AssistantSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFour Handed DentistrySterilizationPatient AssessmentDental TerminologyCashier/Customer Service
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationGuard CardX-Ray CertificationAEDNitrous Oxide CertificationRadiation Health & Safety Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFour Handed DentistryCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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: X-Ray Certification, Radiation Health & Safety Certification and Radiology Certification.
What are some job titles related to dental assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental assistants include: registered dental assistant, cashier/customer service and register 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 Nashville, TN, 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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