Dental Assistants for hire in Tucson, AZ

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training20%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years40%
    More than 10 years30%
    Less than a year20%
  • Current company

    General Dentistry 4 kids
    Gentle Dental
    PDS Health
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years86%
    More than 5 years14%

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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026

Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $67,740 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,361 – $84,411 yearly

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  • Dental Assistant

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiology CertificationAEDX-Ray CertificationDental LicenseCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Four Handed DentistryCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • certified dental assistant

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    X-Ray CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseEFDA CertificationInfection Control Certification+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFour Handed Dentistry
  • Certified Dental Assistant

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DLMRTX-Ray CertificationRegistered Dental HygienistDoubles/Triples EndorsementCoronal Polish Certificate+11 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementChairside Assisting
  • Dental Assistant

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementCash HandlingSales
  • Dental Assistant

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseBC/BECPR+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementDentrixChairside AssistingDental AssistingInfection Prevention and Control Trainings
  • Dental Assistant

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRRegistered Dental AssistantCertified Dental AssistantBLS

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsClinic ExperienceDentrixDental TerminologyMedical TerminologyHIPAA

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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 101 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 dental assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for dental assistants include: Radiation Health & Safety Certification, CPR and X-Ray Certification.

What are some job titles related to dental assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental assistants include: dental assistant perio specialty, certified dental assistant 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 Tucson, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most dental assistants have 6 years of professional experience.

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