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Dental Assistants in South Dakota

Dental assistants support dentists by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and helping during patient procedures. They also provide patients with oral care instructions and handle administrative tasks like scheduling and records In South Dakota the median pay is $47,900 a year, 0% above the national median of $48,070.

$47,900median pay in South Dakota, per year
$47,060–$57,890middle half earn
1,290employed in South Dakota
$48,070U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

21open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota or remote
4employers hiring
20posted in the last 7 days
MN · CA · WIwhere most openings are

Openings in South Dakota and remote

  • Dental Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · Hot Springs, South Dakota · $32435–$59031
  • Dental Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · Fort Meade, South Dakota · $32435–$59031

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessInstructingService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dental Assistants.

Licenses and training in South Dakota

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O*NET-SOC 31-9091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.