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.

Virginia Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in Virginia →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Fairfax

5 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Fairfax.

Fairfax Complete Dental1 open Healthy Smiles Dental Group1 open Oral Surgery Partners1 open Pacific Dental Services1 open Supernova Dental1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Fairfax 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 Fairfax, VA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental assistant openings in Fairfax, VA. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Virginia?

The Virginia median for dental assistants is $46,670 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Virginia?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Fairfax?

The Fairfax listings currently come from 5 employers, including Fairfax Complete Dental (1), Healthy Smiles Dental Group (1), and Oral Surgery Partners (1). 2 other employers have openings too.