Dental Assistant - DA I New Grads Onboarding!
How this pay compares
This posting states $23–$32 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $26 an hour, the middle half $20.57–$27.50, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $24.22 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).
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Dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 89.8%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.73x · Clicks 11
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 37.2%
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About the job
Entry-Level Dental Assistant - Career Development Track
Are you a recent dental assistant graduate excited about patient care and ready to grow your career? Interested in dental hygiene school down the road or exploring other paths in dentistry? Join Village Dental Family & Sedation Care - where we build careers, not just fill positions.
Why this role
- Choose your path: prepare for hygiene school, refine chairside skills, transition to treatment coordination, pursue leadership, or explore other clinical/administrative roles.
- Hands-on learning: our Preceptorship & Career Development Program offers one-on-one mentorship, real-world experience, and clear advancement steps.
- Supportive environment focused on developing motivated, high-performing dental professionals.
About us: https://youtu.be/cIN6OZKLq7U
Benefits
- 4-day work week
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Complimentary dental care
- 401(k) plan
- Village Dental uniforms and swag
Qualifications
- Graduate of a DA I program (required)
- X-ray certification (required)
- Warm, professional presence in person and on the phone
- Clear communicator with a service-oriented mindset
- Able to multitask, take initiative, and anticipate team and patient needs
- Reliable and punctual; available at least 35 hours per week
- Team player with enthusiasm, humor, and respect for others
Ready to start your dental career with a path for growth? Apply now.
From Village Dental's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Village Dental
Village Dental hires dental staff, front-office staff and EMTs and paramedics in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Hires in North CarolinaPay on its listings: 91.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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