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Oneida Nation

Dental Hygienist

Ashwaubenon, WI

$30.34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dental Supervisor Summary: Assess patient needs and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients. Utilize established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. Continuation ...

Oneida Nation

Dental Hygienist

De Pere, WI

$30.34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dental Supervisor Summary: Assess patient needs and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients. Utilize established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. Continuation ...

Oneida Nation

Dental Hygienist

Appleton, WI

$30.34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dental Supervisor Summary: Assess patient needs and plans and delivers direct dental care and associated services to patients. Utilize established dental hygiene protocol and procedures. Continuation ...

Oneida Nation

Dental Assistant

Ashwaubenon, WI

$23.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dental Supervisor Summary: Assist the Dentist in all phases of restorative, prosthodontics, surgical, endodontics, and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. Help ensure a safe and ...

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How much do dental supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for dental supervisor in the United States is $30.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dental supervisor?

A Dental Supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a dental clinic or department. They manage dental staff, coordinate patient schedules, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and handle administrative tasks such as budgeting and inventory. Dental Supervisors play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care and supporting the dental team. They often act as a liaison between dentists, hygienists, assistants, and administrative personnel to ensure smooth workflow and positive patient experiences.

How does a dental supervisor typically balance clinical duties with administrative responsibilities?

As a Dental Supervisor, you’ll often divide your time between overseeing patient care and managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, compliance, and staff training. Balancing these duties requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize urgent clinical needs while ensuring the dental team operates efficiently. Many supervisors schedule dedicated administrative hours, but flexibility is important as clinical issues may arise unexpectedly. Open communication with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff is key to maintaining a smooth workflow and a positive work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dental supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dental Supervisor, you need a strong background in dental assisting or hygiene, leadership experience, and often an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with dental practice management software, scheduling systems, and compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations is typically required. Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills help you motivate teams and ensure smooth office operations. These skills are crucial for maintaining high clinical standards, enhancing patient experiences, and ensuring efficient workflow within the dental practice.

What is the difference between Dental Supervisor vs Dental Office Manager?

AspectDental SupervisorDental Office Manager
CredentialsDental assisting or hygiene certifications, experience in dental practiceAdministrative certifications, experience in office management
Work EnvironmentDental clinics, practices, or dental departmentsDental offices, clinics, or healthcare facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing clinical staff, ensuring patient care standards, coordinating dental proceduresManaging office operations, staff scheduling, billing, and patient relations

While both roles are vital in dental practices, a Dental Supervisor primarily focuses on clinical staff and patient care quality, whereas a Dental Office Manager handles administrative and operational tasks. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within dental practices.

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Infographic showing various Dental Supervisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,748 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Registered Dental Assistant (Cantonese/Mandarin)

Asian Health Services

Oakland, CA • On-site

$33.36 - $37.68/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.

Location: Asian Health Services - Main Dental Clinic
 
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the Dental Supervisor RDA-Clinic Coordinator, Dentist, or Chief Dental Officer performs all duties of a Dental Assistant including assistance to the dentist and dental hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures, and other functions as legally allowed in the state of California. 
Essential Job Functions
  • Setting up
  • Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
  • Asking about or verifying when necessary a patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
  • Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Chairside assisting
  • Providing patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures
  • Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (like tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
  • Serving as infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, and the patient’s area
  • Keeping operatories stocked and sterile
  • Maintaining dental equipment
  • Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
  • May apply non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents
  • May remove post-extraction and periodontal dressings
  • May place and remove elastic orthodontic separators
  • May hold anterior matrices
  • May remove sutures
  • May apply topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by the Dentist, Hygienist, or Dental Supervisor RDA-Clinic Coordinator
  • May place and remove rubber dams
  • Other dental or chairside duties assigned by the supervisor.
  • Under general supervision, an Registered Dental Assistant may perform:
  • Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
  • Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings
  • Under direct supervision, an Registered Dental Assistant may perform the following procedures:
  • Obtain endodontic cultures
  • Dry canals previously opened by the Supervising Dentist, with absorbent points
  • Test pulp vitality
  • Place bases and liners on sound dentin
  • Remove excess cement from gingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument or fluoride
  • Size stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands
  • Temporary cementations and removal of orthodontics bands
  • Placements of orthodontic separators
  • Placements and litigations of arch wires
  • Placement of post-extractions and periodontal dressings
  • Coronal polishing if certified 
  • Removal of excess cements from coronal surfaces of teeth by means of ultrasonic scaler if certified
  • Observe professional and ethical standards of the job.
  • Follow clinic protocols.
  • Comply with OSHA regulations. 
  • Comply with AHS health and safety rules and procedures.
  • Comply with Human Resources requirements such as attending periodic in-service training, meeting annual health exam requirement, submitting proof of CME and license renewals, etc.
  • Assist in providing orientation to new employees including newly-employed front desk assistants, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dentist, etc.
  • Be willing to assist in other tasks as requested when appropriate and time allows.
  • Attend regular department meetings and organization-wide staff meetings.
  • Promote teamwork and a positive work environment in the department.
  • Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of one year paid dental assisting work experience
  • Fluent in English and Cantonese and/or Mandarin 
  • Experience assisting in oral surgery and/or periodontic procedures.
  • Must show proof of high school diploma
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
  • Valid Registered Dental Assistant California license
  • CDA for Supervising Dental Assistant
  • Passage of Radiation Health and Safety examination
  • Passage of Infection Control examination
  • Current coronal polishing certificate
  • Current CPR card
  • Valid X-ray certificate

Benefits That Support You
We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage

Time Off

  • 12 vacation days
  • 12 sick days
  • 12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)

Financial & Retirement

  • 403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance

Additional Support

  • Commuter benefits
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
 
Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.

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