Dental Assistant Jobs in Durham, NC
6 live dental assistant listings in Durham, NC from 6 employers.
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Dental Assistant
RTP dental care
Dental Assistant
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Dental Assistant
Western Dental / Sonrava Health
Dental Assistant
Specialty1 Partners
Hygiene Assistant
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
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The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Durham area.
Dental Assistant Licensing in North Carolina
Dental assistant practice in North Carolina is regulated by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.
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.
North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026
Dental assistant requirements in North Carolina →Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Durham
6 employers have 6 open dental assistant roles in Durham.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across the Durham area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Durham, NC right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 6 live dental assistant openings in Durham, NC. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Durham?
The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Durham area is $51,670 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).
03What licence does a dental assistant need in North Carolina?
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in North Carolina. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the North Carolina requirements page for the current rules.
04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Durham?
The Durham listings currently come from 6 employers, including Heartland Dental (1), Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry (1), and RTP dental care (1). 3 other employers have openings too.