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Let’s craft your dental assistant cover letter to help you secure the Dental Jobs your after. 

Whether you’re a newly graduated dental assistant or have years of experience in the field, we have something for you to gain from this article.

Pro tip: For more information on landing your first dental assistant job, you may be interested in our blog post “A Guide for Your First Dental Job as a Dental Assistant.” 

Below, we will go over how to format your cover letter and provide a step-by-step guide to filling it out. As well as templates and cover letter examples. 

How to Format a Dental Assistant Cover Letter 

Writing a dental assistant cover letter can be tricky, but we’re here to help you along the way.

There are 6 main parts to a professional cover letter. 

1. Header
2. Greeting
3. Introduction [1 paragraph]
4. Body [1-2 paragraphs]
5. Closing [1 short paragraph]
6. Signature

Let’s look in depth at how to fill out these 6 sections step-by-step.

How to Write Step-by-step Instructions

In order to write a quality cover letter, make sure to follow these guidelines and steps:

1. Header: 
1. In your header at the top of the document,, include your name, home address, phone number, and email. 
2. Below your contact information, write the full date as well. 
3. Next write the employer information, this includes the cover letter recipients full name, job title/ position, the name of the organization, and the employer’s address.
4. This section should be top left-alignedleft-aligned or center-aligned. Whichever you prefer aesthetically. 
2. Greeting
1. Opening with the right salutation is important, generally this includes “Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms./Mx [Last Name]”
2. Leads into your introduction paragraph. 
3. Introduction - This is the first paragraph of your cover letter.
1. In this introduction, state the position you’re applying for (Dental Assistant)
2. Make sure to mention the name of the organization/clinic you’re applying to. 
3. Mention where you found the job opening and reference anyone else important who helped you to get to the clinic. 
4. During this introduction is where you should include a brief description of your past experience and how long you’ve been in those positions. 
5. If you don’t have any work experience pertinent to the Dental Assistant job position, mention instead any educational experiences or other types of jobs, internships, and classes that are important to the job. 
4. Body - This body should be 1-2 paragraphs, and everything should be breif.
1. First Body paragraph:
1. This paragraph should focus on your qualifications
2. Include your degree and the college, university, or program it’s from. 
3. List any relevant certifications; this should include your Dental Assisting National Board certification. 
4. Then go over any relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, and your understanding of the procedure for a Dental Assistant. 
2. Second Body Paragraph: 
1. Here is where all other relevant job experience and capabilities should be listed:
2. Patient care routines
3. Record keeping
4. Procedures you’ve assisted in
5. Sterilizing instruments
6. Scheduling
7. Billing and insurance
8. Inventory management 
9. Anything else relevant to you and the job.
10. Here you can also include a valuable achievement, generally something measurable to impress the employers.
5. Closing - This will be the final paragraph of the letter.
1. Express your excitement and dedication to the specific organization you’re applying to. 
2. Show positive and confident enthusiasm towards contributing to the dental team. 
3. Include courteous gratitude without overdoing it.
6. Signature
1. Finish the letter with “Sincerely, “ followed by a 4-line gap for your written signature, then add your typed full name. 

You may be wondering what to include if you don’t have any prior work experience, so let’s take a look at your options. 

What to Say if You Have No Experience

If you don’t have any concrete experience to list on your cover letter, that’s alright. 

You should shift the focus to the skills you have that are applicable to the job, and include any achievements from school, volunteering, or extracurricular activities that demonstrate them.

Check out the section down below for example cover letters with no experience. 

Remember…

Keep it Short & Simple 

Keeping it short and not too complicated is a good approach to making a quality cover letter. Try to keep them to one page or less, and focused on key accomplishments.

This highlights your ability to communicate effectively and shows respect for the recruiter's time.

Now that we understand the general structure, let’s look at some examples.

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