Want to become a top candidate for a new dental assistant job? You’ll need to create a compelling cover letter that’s polished to perfection. Monster can guide you through the process of creating a dental assistant cover letter.

As a dental assistant, you already know how to prepare and organize tools, so dentists can easily access them during a procedure. Your cover letter should work the same way. It should provide potential employers with an organized and brief impression of your skills, experience, and passion for the job.

The body of your cover letter should contain two or three paragraphs describing your accomplishments as a dental assistant. For example, you could discuss ways you’ve received recognition in a previous job for going above and beyond for patients and practicing efficiency. Also, go into greater detail by mentioning the duties you performed, including:

  • Assisting with fillings and biopsies.
  • Providing oral hygiene education to patients.
  • Providing post-operative care.

For better insight into what a dental assistant cover letter should look like, see our sample below.

Dental Assistant Cover Letter

Ryan Childs, CDA

Jackson, MS 55555 | (555) 555-5555 | ryan.childs@email.com

Certified Dental Assistant | Mississippi Radiology Permit

Delivering compassionate care | Ensuring patient comfort | Preparing for exams and treatment

Month XX, 20XX

Olivia Fullerton, DDS
Practice Manager
Dentist’s Office One
55 South Pkwy
Jackson, MS 55555

Dear Dr. Fullerton:

As a certified dental assistant (CDA) with five years of experience, I was very interested to read your advertisement for a dental assistant. I would welcome the chance to join your team.

Since earning my dental assisting diploma from University One and CDA from the DANB, I have worked as a dental assistant within a high-volume dental practice employing eight dentists and 12 dental assistants.

Throughout my tenure, I received top marks for my clinical, communication, and patient-care skills, as well as for my providing chairside assistance to dentists during complex extractions, implants and endodontic treatments. I am known for my friendly, reassuring demeanor and gentle touch during scaling, cleaning, polishing, taking impressions, applying sealant and many other procedures.

My dental assisting experience also includes assisting with fillings and biopsies; educating patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care and dental health best-practices; exposing and processing dental x-rays; removing sutures; fabricating crowns; pouring impressions; trimming models; and using Dentrix software.

In addition, I was recently recognized as the most efficient CDA in the practice based on patient volume 15% higher than the CDA average.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how I can deliver quality dental care to your patients. Please call me at (555) 555-5555 to arrange a meeting.

Sincerely,

Ryan Childs, CDA

 

Once you’ve completed your dental assistant cover letter, turn your focus towards writing and refining your resume. Monster’s dental assistant resume sample can help you get started. And when the interview requests start pouring in, read over our sample dental assistant interview questions and answers to prepare.

Looking for job security? The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8% increase in new dental assistant jobs over the next decade, which is higher than the average for all jobs.

According to Monster’s salary findings, dental assistants typically earn an hourly wage between $20.41 and $27.52. However, your location and experience level will likely influence how much you get paid. Try using Monster’s Salary Calculator to find the pay range and median wage for dental assistants in your area.

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