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.

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in Texas →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Fort Worth

10 employers have 12 open dental assistant roles in Fort Worth.

Community Dental Partners2 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Heartland Dental1 open Ideal Dental1 open Mint Dentistry1 open Nick Le, DDS1 open Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics1 open Smile Brands1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 12 live dental assistant openings in Fort Worth, TX. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Texas?

The Texas median for dental assistants is $45,430 a year, -5% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Texas?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Fort Worth?

The Fort Worth listings currently come from 10 employers, including Community Dental Partners (2), Pacific Dental Services (2), and Heartland Dental (1). 7 other employers have openings too.