Dental Assistant - Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward - Hayward, CA
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$24 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in California post a median of $27.50 an hour, the middle half $25–$30, across 125 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in California earn a median of $24.09 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
What California requires of a dental assistant
Board-approved radiation safety course certificate (needed by all dental assistants, and for RDA licensure), from the Dental Board of California.
- Anyone exposing dental x-rays must pass a Board-approved radiation safety course (theory and hands-on technique) first (Bus. & Prof. Code 1656). Registered Dental Assistants also complete other Board-approved courses and exams.
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About the job
Dental Assistant - Full-Time
Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward | Hayward, CA
$20-$24 per hour, depending on experience
Build your skills in general dentistry and implant surgery while helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for.
Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward is looking for a reliable, proactive Dental Assistant with strong chairside skills and a passion for learning. Whether you enjoy restorative dentistry or have experience supporting implant procedures, this is an opportunity to contribute to a practice built on patient trust and more than 25 years of serving the East Bay community.
What We Offer
Full-time opportunity
- $20-$24 per hour , depending on experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Hands-on experience with general dentistry, implant surgery, and digital dental technology
What You'll Do
Help keep the clinical day running smoothly while creating a positive experience for every patient.
- Assist chairside during general dental and surgical procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, surgical equipment, instruments, and trays for planned procedures.
- Take dental X-rays, panoramic images, and CBCT scans when appropriately trained and authorized.
- Review medical histories and medications, take vital signs, and confirm consent forms are complete.
- Help patients understand oral hygiene recommendations and dentist-directed preoperative and postoperative instructions.
- Clean and disinfect treatment areas, sterilize instruments, and follow infection-control procedures.
- Monitor inventory, organize supplies, and assist with ordering.
- Perform additional clinical duties within your training, credentials, and permitted scope.
What We're Looking For
- Dental assisting experience and confidence supporting patient care.
- Excellent communication skills and a calm, reassuring chairside manner.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to teamwork.
- Ability to stay organized and anticipate the dentist's needs in a busy practice.
- Interest in learning new procedures and working with dental technology.
- Applicable credentials for the duties performed.
Experience That Helps You Stand Out
We'd especially like to hear about your experience with:
- Implant dentistry , including implant systems, bone grafts, and sinus lift procedures
- Surgical instruments and procedure setup
- Dental photography and digital scanning
- Digital design and 3D printing
- Fabricating provisional crowns, whitening trays, and retainers
- Coronal polishing, with appropriate credentials
Ready to bring your skills to Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward? Apply today! Submit your resume and highlight your experience in general dentistry, surgical assisting, or digital dental technology. We look forward to learning more about you.
From American Dental Companies's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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