Top skills for Dental Assistant jobs
Based on 488 active Dental Assistant postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Dental Assistant postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Insurance47%
- X-Rays33%
- Dentistry29%
- Dental Care28%
- Oral Hygiene25%
- Scheduling23%
- Oral Health22%
- Life Insurance21%
- Radiology21%
- Team-Oriented18%
- Professional Development16%
- Orthodontics11%
- Vital Signs11%
- Dental Treatment10%
- Fluoride9%
- Mental Health8%
- Mopping8%
- Financial Assistance8%
- Teeth8%
- Financial Counseling7%
- Career Development7%
- Clinics6%
- Sedation6%
- Chemicals5%
- Emergency Situations5%
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