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Salary for position Dental Assistant in Latvia

The average monthly net salary in Latvia is
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80% of people earn:
720 - 1,831 EUR
10% earn less lthan 720 EUR
10% earns more than 1,831 EUR
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Salaries in the survey are expressed in net.

Based on the Algas.lv salary survey, 80% of people on the Dental Assistant position in the Latvia earn between 720 EUR and 1,831 EUR monthly net.

10% of employees earn less than 720 EUR and 10% of people earn more than 1,831 EUR.

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What kind of work does Dental Assistant typically do

  • Assisting the dentist during therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient, workspace, instruments, and equipment.
  • Ensuring the availability of dental instruments and supplies for efficient treatment.
  • Preparing patients for dental procedures and maintaining a clean and organized working environment.
  • Providing post-treatment care to patients and addressing any immediate concerns they may have.
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with legal regulations and practice standards.
  • Educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment to ensure a safe environment.
  • Collaborating with dental team members to enhance patient care and streamline office operations.
  • Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency.
  • Handling administrative tasks related to patient management and billing as needed.

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Position: Dental Assistant

The job position is
in the salary ranking on

487 place

Women representation in position

100%

Average age of respondent in position

37

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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary for the position Dental Assistant.

The total gross salary for the position Dental Assistant ranges between 628 EUR and 2,961 EUR per month. For an accurate comparison, we recommend checking your salary through the questionnaire on Algas.lv to get a more precise view of the salary, considering the region where you work.

The highest-earning employees in the position Dental Assistant have a total gross salary of at least 1,831 EUR per month.

10% of the highest-earning employees in this position have a total gross salary higher than 1,831 EUR per month, and 10% of the lowest-earning employees in this position have a total gross salary lower than 720 EUR per month. By participating in our salary survey, you will get an accurate comparison of your salary with the market average, considering the region where you work.

After working for 5 years, the position Dental Assistant earns 1,253 EUR per month gross.

You need to be well prepared for salary negotiations. During salary negotiation, we recommend focusing on the following aspects:
  • find out the current market value of the position – on Algas.lv you can check it for free and anonymously
  • highlight your experience and achievements – it is good to time the salary discussion well
  • expanded responsibilities – if you work beyond your role and assigned duties
  • prepare alternatives – if a salary increase is not possible, there are other options (bonuses, extra vacation, etc.)

The salary data comes from a pay survey where everyone can anonymously compare their salary with other employees working in the same position. We clean and process this data according to our methodology. For the position Dental Assistant, we currently have 49 verified respondents collected.