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Guardian Dentistry Partners·Bethesda, Maryland
Dental Assistant · $25 - $27/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 382 posted dental roles in Maryland rates. This role sits in the 29th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 31% below the Maryland median for dental roles.
The Dental Assistant supports dentists during various procedures by preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and anticipating clinical needs. They also manage patient interactions, including greeting arrivals, scheduling appointments, and providing oral hygiene instructions.
Location: Bethesda Dental Specialists Dental Assistant – Bethesda Dental Specialists (Bethesda, MD)
$25.00 - $27.00 Hourly Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.
1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred Maryland X-Ray License, DANB Radiology Certificate Required Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients Compensation & Benefits: Guaranteed Hourly Rate Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays 401k Program: with matching contributions
(offered at 30 hours or more) Competitive health, dental, and vision plan Life Insurance and Disability Insurance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.
Candidates should have 1-2 years of dental assisting experience and possess a Maryland X-Ray License along with a DANB Radiology Certificate. Strong communication skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor are essential for patient care.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in Maryland are typically competitive because practices look for candidates who can support chairside procedures, maintain detail-oriented infection control, and communicate well with patients and the team. This posting emphasizes an X-ray certification, with prior hands-on dental assisting experience preferred, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you plan to apply, confirm your certification status and be ready to describe examples of teamwork and patient communication.