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Dental Assistant Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

3 live dental assistant listings in Chapel Hill, NC from 3 employers.

Open Positions3 live
Eastowne Family Dentistry logo

Dental Assistant - DA I or DA II

Eastowne Family Dentistry

Chapel Hill, NC~$42k–$52k/yr
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill logo

Dental Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC$45k–$52k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Chapel Hill, NCAvg $44.34k–$58.09k

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in North Carolina

Statewide North Carolina figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Chapel Hill.

North Carolina median
$50,380
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
North Carolina range
$47,680–$57,720
vs. national
+5%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in North Carolina

Dental assistant practice in North Carolina is regulated by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.

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.

North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Chapel Hill

3 employers have 3 open dental assistant roles in Chapel Hill.

Eastowne Family Dentistry1 openHeartland Dental1 openUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1 open

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About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, NC right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 3 live dental assistant openings in Chapel Hill, NC. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in North Carolina?

The North Carolina median for dental assistants is $50,380 a year, +5% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in North Carolina?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Chapel Hill?

The Chapel Hill listings currently come from 3 employers, including Eastowne Family Dentistry (1), Heartland Dental (1), and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1).