Dental Assistants for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Four Handed Dentistry7%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years43%3-5 years31%6-10 years16%Current company
REGENTS DENTAL GROUPAffinity Dental HillcrestAscent Dental Care
Time at current job
2-5 years28%More than 5 years28%Less than a year24%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $84,283 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,259 – $107,209 yearly
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Registered Dental Assistant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA CertificationSealant Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFour Handed DentistryDisinfection ProceduresDisinfecting Cleaning TechniqueX-RayMedical Equipment SterilizationRegistered Dental Assistant (RDA)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSealant CertificationInfection Control Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDental TerminologyFour Handed DentistryCertified Dental Assistant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateSealant CertificationCPRInfection Control CertificationCertified Dental Assistant+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWorkforce DevelopmentCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront DeskCertified Dental Assistant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA CertificationSealant CertificationASCP Certification+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient AssessmentObjection Handling (Sales Technique)Writing SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyRegistered Dental Assistant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlCoronal Polish CertificateDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Four Handed DentistryOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDental TerminologyBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyRegistered Dental Assistant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlX-RayCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFour Handed DentistryInfection ControlSterilizationBilingual
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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 four handed dentistry.
What licenses or certifications are common for a dental assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for dental assistants include: X-Ray Certification, Coronal Polish Certificate and CPR.
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, registered dental assistant (rda) and certified 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dental assistant?
Most dental assistants have 9 years of professional experience.
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