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.

Florida Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Florida

Statewide Florida figures for dental assistants.

Florida median

$47,620

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Florida range

$45,120–$54,690

vs. national

-1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Florida

102 employers have 400 open dental assistant roles in Florida, led by Heartland Dental with 189 openings.

Heartland Dental189 open Pacific Dental Services58 open Aspen Dental16 open Smile Brands13 open Great Expressions Dental Centers7 open Sage Dental4 open Three Aces4 open ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers3 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Florida

Jacksonville (18)Naples (16)Orlando (12)Sarasota (12)Tampa (10)Clearwater (9)Miami (9)North Port (9)Lutz (8)Boynton Beach (7)Clermont (7)Fort Myers (6)Ocala (6)Bradenton (5)Gainesville (5)Saint Augustine (5)Spring Hill (5)Winter Garden (5)Brandon (4)Coconut Creek (4)Lady Lake (4)Leesburg (4)Melbourne (4)New Port Richey (4)Palm Bay (4)Riverview (4)Sebastian (4)St. Augustine (4)Vero Beach (4)Wesley Chapel (4)Windermere (4)Apopka (3)Bonita Springs (3)Cape Coral (3)Doral (3)Lake Mary (3)Loxahatchee (3)Miami Shores (3)Middleburg (3)Ocoee (3)Palm Beach Gardens (3)Ponte Vedra (3)Port Charlotte (3)St. Johns (3)St. Petersburg (3)Winter Park (3)Apollo Beach (2)Boca Raton (2)Coral Gables (2)Coral Springs (2)Crystal River (2)Daytona Beach (2)Delray Beach (2)Ft. Myers (2)Lake City (2)Lakeland (2)Lakewood Ranch (2)Orange Park (2)Panama City (2)Parrish (2)Pembroke Pines (2)Pensacola (2)Rockledge (2)Summerfield (2)Tallahassee (2)Wellington (2)West Melbourne (2)West Palm Beach (2)Winter Haven (2)Yulee (2)Destin (1)Englewood (1)Fort Lauderdale (1)Hialeah (1)Hollywood (1)Jacksonville Beach (1)Jupiter (1)Kissimmee (1)Lecanto (1)Maitland (1)Merritt Island (1)Mount Dora (1)Oviedo (1)Palm Coast (1)Panama City Beach (1)Plantation (1)Port Saint Lucie (1)Punta Gorda (1)Sanford (1)St. Cloud (1)Stuart (1)Valrico (1)Venice (1)Wildwood (1)Deerfield Beach Inverness Largo Oldsmar Pace The Villages

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Florida 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 Florida right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 400 live dental assistant openings in Florida. They come from 102 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Florida?

The Florida median for dental assistants is $47,620 a year, -1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Florida?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Florida?

The Florida listings currently come from 102 employers, including Heartland Dental (189), Pacific Dental Services (58), and Aspen Dental (16). 99 other employers have openings too.

05Which Florida cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Florida listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Jacksonville (18), Naples (16), Orlando (12), Sarasota (12), and Tampa (10).