Dental Assistants for hire in Washington, DC
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Four Handed Dentistry
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Safeway
Aspen Dental
Dental Care Alliance
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,563 profiles for Dental Assistants in Washington, DC
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $86,775 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,484 – $109,952 yearly
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Dental Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationDental LicenseRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA CertificationDriver's LicenseSealant Certification+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementFour Handed DentistryCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLead Dental Assistant
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationInfection ControlRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Four Handed DentistryCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnatomy KnowledgeLead Dental Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateDental LicenseRadiation Health & Safety CertificationSealant CertificationInfection Control Certification+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFour Handed DentistryDentrixDental Assistant
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementEFDA CertificationInfection Control CertificationAED+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFour Handed DentistryPersonal Care Home ExperienceDental Assistant
Forestville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certification in Infection Prevention & ControlFirst Aid CertificationInfection ControlCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordDental Assistant
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
EDDA CertificationX-Ray CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationEFDA CertificationDriver's LicenseInfection Control Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFour Handed DentistryDental AssistingInsurance VerificationHIPAA Compliance
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and four handed dentistry.
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: lead dental assistant and overnight stocker.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dental assistant?
Most dental assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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