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.

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Dallas

7 employers have 13 open dental assistant roles in Dallas, led by Western Dental / Sonrava Health with 4 openings.

Western Dental / Sonrava Health4 open Pacific Dental Services3 open Specialty1 Partners2 open Arts Family Dentistry1 open Bonnie View Dental1 open Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics1 open mi sonrisa1 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 13 live dental assistant openings in Dallas, TX. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Dallas?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Dallas area is $47,570 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Texas?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Dallas?

The Dallas listings currently come from 7 employers, including Western Dental / Sonrava Health (4), Pacific Dental Services (3), and Specialty1 Partners (2). 4 other employers have openings too.