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.

Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Delaware

Statewide Delaware figures for dental assistants.

Delaware median

$47,600

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Delaware range

$43,480–$55,650

vs. national

-1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Delaware

7 employers have 8 open dental assistant roles in Delaware, led by Western Dental / Sonrava Health with 2 openings.

Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open Brafman Family Dentistry1 open Chestnut Hill Smiles (Drs. Kubasko & Lanzilotti)1 open Peter F. Subach DMD PA1 open Premier Dentist Partners1 open Specialty1 Partners1 open Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Delaware

Wilmington (5)Newark (2)Bear Dover

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Delaware 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 Delaware right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 8 live dental assistant openings in Delaware. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Delaware?

The Delaware median for dental assistants is $47,600 a year, -1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Delaware?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Delaware?

The Delaware listings currently come from 7 employers, including Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2), Brafman Family Dentistry (1), and Chestnut Hill Smiles (Drs. Kubasko & Lanzilotti) (1). 4 other employers have openings too.

05Which Delaware cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Delaware listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Wilmington (5) and Newark (2).