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.

Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Arizona

Statewide Arizona figures for dental assistants.

Arizona median

$49,000

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Arizona range

$46,050–$57,880

vs. national

+2%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Arizona

42 employers have 122 open dental assistant roles in Arizona, led by Pacific Dental Services with 50 openings.

Pacific Dental Services50 open Heartland Dental27 open Smile Brands4 open Specialty Dental Brands2 open Toothtown Dentistry For Kids2 open All About Smiles Pediatric Dentistry1 open Aspen Dental1 open AVALON DENTAL1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Arizona 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 Arizona right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 122 live dental assistant openings in Arizona. They come from 42 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Arizona?

The Arizona median for dental assistants is $49,000 a year, +2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Arizona?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Arizona?

The Arizona listings currently come from 42 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (50), Heartland Dental (27), and Smile Brands (4). 39 other employers have openings too.

05Which Arizona cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Arizona listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Phoenix (25), Tucson (16), Chandler (8), Gilbert (8), and Queen Creek (8).

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