Dental Assistant Jobs in El Cajon, CA
3 live dental assistant listings in El Cajon, CA from 3 employers.
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Statewide California figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for El Cajon.
Dental Assistant Licensing in California
Dental assistant practice in California is regulated by the Dental Board of California.
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.
Dental Board of California · Last verified: September 2026
Dental assistant requirements in California →Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in El Cajon
3 employers have 3 open dental assistant roles in El Cajon.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across the El Cajon 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 El Cajon, CA right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 3 live dental assistant openings in El Cajon, CA. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in California?
The California median for dental assistants is $50,110 a year, +4% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).
03What licence does a dental assistant need in California?
The Dental Board of California sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in California. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the California requirements page for the current rules.
04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in El Cajon?
The El Cajon listings currently come from 3 employers, including Dr. Laurel Morello (1), Pacific Dental Services (1), and Smile Brands (1).