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 Denver

6 employers have 9 open dental assistant roles in Denver, led by Pacific Dental Services with 4 openings.

Pacific Dental Services4 open Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery1 open Enable Dental1 open Heartland Dental1 open Rock Ridge Dental Center1 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health1 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 Denver 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 Denver, CO right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 9 live dental assistant openings in Denver, CO. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Denver?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Denver area is $49,490 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Denver?

The Denver listings currently come from 6 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (4), Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery (1), and Enable Dental (1). 3 other employers have openings too.