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Dental Assistant Jobs in Clifton, NJ

4 live dental assistant listings in Clifton, NJ from 4 employers.

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Diamond Braces logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Diamond Braces

Clifton, NJAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Harmony Dental Arts logo

Dental Assistant

Harmony Dental Arts

Clifton, NJPart-Time · Salary Varies
Specialty1 Partners logo

Dental Assistant

Specialty1 Partners

Clifton, NJAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Dr Dental logo

Dental Assistant: Clifton

Dr Dental

Clifton, NJAvg $44.34k–$58.09k

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in New Jersey

Statewide New Jersey figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Clifton.

New Jersey median
$49,390
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
New Jersey range
$45,970–$61,290
vs. national
+3%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in New Jersey

Dental assistant practice in New Jersey is regulated by the New Jersey State 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.

New Jersey State Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Clifton

4 employers have 4 open dental assistant roles in Clifton.

Diamond Braces1 openDr Dental1 openHarmony Dental Arts1 openSpecialty1 Partners1 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 Clifton area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Clifton, NJ right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in New Jersey?

The New Jersey median for dental assistants is $49,390 a year, +3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in New Jersey?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Clifton?

The Clifton listings currently come from 4 employers, including Diamond Braces (1), Dr Dental (1), and Harmony Dental Arts (1). 1 other employer has openings too.