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.

South Carolina Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in South Carolina →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Charleston

4 employers have 8 open dental assistant roles in Charleston, led by Heartland Dental with 4 openings.

Heartland Dental4 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Cabin Creek Health Systems1 open Holy City Dentistry1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Charleston area 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 Charleston, SC right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Charleston?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Charleston area is $38,090 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

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

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Charleston?

The Charleston listings currently come from 4 employers, including Heartland Dental (4), Pacific Dental Services (2), and Cabin Creek Health Systems (1). 1 other employer has openings too.