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.

Colorado Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Colorado Springs

9 employers have 16 open dental assistant roles in Colorado Springs, led by Pacific Dental Services with 6 openings.

Pacific Dental Services6 open Heartland Dental3 open BALOTA FAMILY DENTISTRY1 open Hancock Family Dentistry1 open Hero Practice Services1 open PDS Health1 open SmileCOS1 open springs family and cosmetic dentistry1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 16 live dental assistant openings in Colorado Springs, CO. They come from 9 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Colorado?

The Colorado median for dental assistants is $48,340 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Colorado?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Colorado Springs?

The Colorado Springs listings currently come from 9 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (6), Heartland Dental (3), and BALOTA FAMILY DENTISTRY (1). 6 other employers have openings too.