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Dental Assistant Jobs in Arlington, VA

4 live dental assistant listings in Arlington, VA from 4 employers.

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Arlington Smile Center, LLC logo

Dental Assistant- Find your forever home

Arlington Smile Center, LLC

Arlington, VA~$52k–$69k/yr
The Smilist Dental logo

Dental Assistant

The Smilist Dental

Arlington, VA~$46k–$52k/yr
Arlington Dental Aesthetics logo

Dental Assistant

Arlington Dental Aesthetics

Arlington, VAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Clarendon Family Dentistry logo

Experienced Dental Assistant

Clarendon Family Dentistry

Arlington, VAPart-Time · Salary Varies

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Virginia

Statewide Virginia figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Arlington.

Virginia median
$46,670
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Virginia range
$39,160–$53,040
vs. national
-3%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in Virginia

Dental assistant practice in Virginia is regulated by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.

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.

Virginia Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Arlington

4 employers have 4 open dental assistant roles in Arlington.

Arlington Dental Aesthetics1 openArlington Smile Center, LLC1 openClarendon Family Dentistry1 openThe Smilist Dental1 open

About This Role

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

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

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

How to Become a Dental AssistantOn-the-job training or a program, then any state credential and permits your state requires.Read guide →Dental Assistant SalaryThe national median, the percentile range and state-by-state pay from BLS data.Read guide →

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Arlington, VA right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Virginia?

The Virginia median for dental assistants is $46,670 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Virginia?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Arlington?

The Arlington listings currently come from 4 employers, including Arlington Dental Aesthetics (1), Arlington Smile Center, LLC (1), and Clarendon Family Dentistry (1). 1 other employer has openings too.