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How much do community dental assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for community dental assistant in the United States is $20.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Dental Assistant vs Dental Assistant?

AspectCommunity Dental AssistantDental Assistant
CertificationsCPR, Dental Assisting Certification (may vary by region)CPR, Dental Assisting Certification (required in many states)
Work EnvironmentCommunity clinics, public health programs, outreach eventsPrivate dental offices, clinics, hospitals
Employer & IndustryPublic health agencies, community health centersPrivate dental practices, dental hospitals
Job FocusPatient education, community outreach, assisting in public health initiativesChairside assisting, patient care, sterilization, administrative tasks

Both roles require similar certifications and involve assisting dentists, but Community Dental Assistants focus more on public health, community outreach, and working in community clinics, whereas Dental Assistants typically work in private practices with a broader range of clinical duties.

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Dental Assistant

Kentwood, MI

My Community Dental Centers Inc.
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about My Community Dental Centers Inc.external

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

My Community Dental Centers rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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Full-TimeDental Assistant

Kentwood, MI

Wage starting from $19/hr +

Monday-Thursday 8:00a-4:30p, Friday 8:00a-2:00p

About My Community Dental Centers

At My Community Dental Centers, our mission centers around people. We build a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to improving community health by providing quality dental care for all. We foster a supportive work environment where our Dental Assistants can grow and thrive, offering ample opportunities for mentorship, education, and career development.

Founded in 2006, MCDC is committed to providing high-quality dental care to everyone, including those on Medicaid or without insurance across 28 centers in Michigan. If you're passionate about making a positive impact as a Dental Assistant, we invite you to join our team!

 

Dental Assistant: Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant role promotes quality dental care for patients in a comfortable environment by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members.  

  • Prepare patients and assist the doctor during treatment.
  • Take and develop x-rays along with diagnostic impressions.
  • Perform instrument sterilization and infection control.
  • Clean and stock operatory while maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
  • Inventory control of laboratory cases.
  • Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment, update health histories, and collect consent forms when applicable.

You may be a good fit for our Dental Assistant role if you:

  • Possess exceptional human relations, communications and conflict management skills.
  • Can maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
  • Can work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Are able to work unsupervised while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Have experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, amalgamator, ultrasonic, air compressor, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, and hydrim.
  • Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft 360 (required) in addition to basic dental software programs, digital impression scanning and practice management platforms such as NexHealth and OverJet (preferred).

 

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent. (Required)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 360 (Required)
  • 2 years Dental experience preferred.
  • CPR and first aid preferred.
  • X-ray certified preferred.

 

Competitive Compensation and Exceptional Benefits

Explore our exceptional benefits package, combined with competitive compensation, which aims to improve your overall well-being. Enjoy:

  • No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Hours
  • Paid Time Off
  • Nine Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for You and Your Family 
  • Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability 
  • 403(B) with Company Matchup to 4%
  • Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • CE and License Renewal Reimbursement
  • Financial assistance to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant

Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of working at MCDC: mydental.org/careers.

My Community Dental Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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