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Registered Dental Assistant

Big Smiles·Oakland, California

$20 - $30/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 28 days ago
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Registered Dental Assistant · $20 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -39% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Oakland, California ($32.99/hr, n=34)
  • 46 similar openings in the Oakland area · median $34.30/hr
$18.00/hr · lowesthighest · $275/hr
this role: $20.00/hrmedian $32.99/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 34 posted dental roles in Oakland, California rates. This role sits in the 14th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 39% below the Oakland, California median for dental roles.

The Registered Dental Assistant will provide dental assisting services during mobile clinics, including digital x-ray imaging and patient charting. They are also responsible for equipment setup, sterilization, and daily travel to various school sites.

Overview Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

Big Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant in Oakland, CA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.

Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice.

With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Sound interesting?

Call or text Venice at 855-957-4375 or email vjabiru@mobiledentists.com (If texting/emailing, please include your name, contact information and the location of this position.) Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Qualifications: · Must hold active CPR certification card · Must have 1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant (DA) · Must have 1+ years Digital X-ray Imaging experience · Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a must · Works well with others (both children and adults) · Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task · Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. · Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevators · Coronal Polishing/Sealant certification · X-Ray Certification Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Responsibilities: · Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics · Digital X-ray Imaging · Patient Records Charting · Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance · Travel Daily to and from school sites Big Smiles Offers: Evenings, weekends and summers off!

Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Benefit package (health, dental, vision) Unique work experience and flexible scheduling Full and part time positions $20-$30 per hour State-of-the-art portable dental equipment Latest technology & digital radiography Want to learn more?

Call or text Venice at 855-957-4375 or email vjabiru@mobiledentists.com.

Who We Are

Big Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Big Smiles provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year. Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues. Big Smiles affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine. Big Smiles is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country. Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children. Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles. Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of dental assisting and digital x-ray experience, along with active CPR, Coronal Polishing/Sealant, and X-Ray certifications. A valid driver's license and the physical ability to carry up to 50 lbs and navigate stairs are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Multi-tasking
  • Organization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dental assisting
  • Sealant application
  • Coronal polishing
  • Digital x-ray imaging
  • Patient records charting

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible scheduling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $30/hr
Location
Oakland, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Big Smiles

Big Smiles is the nation’s leading in-school dental program founded more than two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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California RDA roles remain steady

California registered dental assistant roles are typically in steady demand across private practices, group dental offices, and community clinics. Competition often centers on active RDA licensure, CPR or BLS certification, and the ability to support safe, high-quality patient care. Before applying, confirm your license and certification are current; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.

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