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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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Colorado

Statewide Colorado figures for dental assistants.

Colorado median

$48,340

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Colorado range

$45,520–$58,340

vs. national

+1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Colorado

30 employers have 86 open dental assistant roles in Colorado, led by Pacific Dental Services with 34 openings.

Pacific Dental Services34 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health11 open Heartland Dental10 open Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics3 open Comprehensive Mobile Care2 open Mountain Vista Dental2 open 303 Pediatric Dentistry1 open Alleman Family Dental1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Colorado 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 right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 86 live dental assistant openings in Colorado. They come from 30 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?

The Colorado listings currently come from 30 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (34), Western Dental / Sonrava Health (11), and Heartland Dental (10). 27 other employers have openings too.

05Which Colorado cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Colorado listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Denver (10), Golden (9), Colorado Springs (8), Aurora (6), and Lakewood (5).

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