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Dental Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC

3 live dental assistant listings in Columbia, SC from 2 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 2.

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in South Carolina

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

South Carolina median
$47,320
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
South Carolina range
$43,000–$50,780
vs. national
-2%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in South Carolina

Dental assistant practice in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina 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.

South Carolina Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Columbia

2 employers have 3 open dental assistant roles in Columbia, led by Pacific Dental Services with 2 openings.

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Columbia 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 Columbia, SC right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 3 live dental assistant openings in Columbia, SC. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in South Carolina?

The South Carolina median for dental assistants is $47,320 a year, -2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), 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 Columbia?

The Columbia listings currently come from 2 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (2) and Columbia periodontal associates (1).