Dental Assistant resume keywords
These are the skills, tools and certifications that show up most often in dental assistant job postings in the US. Use only the ones that are true for you.
Asked for in most postings
- chairside assisting
- dental X-rays
- infection control
- sterilization
- patient care
- charting
- dental software
- scheduling
Often listed as a plus
- RDA
- CDA
- Dentrix
- Eaglesoft
- coronal polishing
- radiology certification
Example: the same experience, written two ways
Before: Assisted the dentist with patients.
After: Assisted chairside on 20+ procedures a day, took digital X-rays and kept sterilization logs that passed every state inspection.
Tip: Include the practice software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) and any state certifications (RDA, radiology).