Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Board of Dental Examiners of Alaska · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Alaska

Statewide Alaska figures for dental assistants.

Alaska median

$57,710

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Alaska range

$47,480–$61,370

vs. national

+20%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Alaska

4 employers have 8 open dental assistant roles in Alaska, led by SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium with 5 openings.

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium5 open 49th State Family Dentistry1 open Denali Pediatric Dentistry1 open Spruce Roots Family Dentistry1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Alaska

Anchorage (2)

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Alaska hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Alaska right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 8 live dental assistant openings in Alaska. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Alaska?

The Alaska median for dental assistants is $57,710 a year, +20% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Alaska?

The Board of Dental Examiners of Alaska sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Alaska. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Alaska requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Alaska?

The Alaska listings currently come from 4 employers, including SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (5), 49th State Family Dentistry (1), and Denali Pediatric Dentistry (1). 1 other employer has openings too.