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Dental Assistant Jobs in Gainesville, FL

5 live dental assistant listings in Gainesville, FL from 2 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 4.

Open Positions5 live
Aspen Dental logo

Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Aspen Dental

Gainesville, FL~$37k–$46k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Gainesville, FLAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Gainesville, FLAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Gainesville, FLAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Gainesville, FLAvg $44.34k–$58.09k

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Florida

Statewide Florida figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Gainesville.

Florida median
$47,620
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Florida range
$45,120–$54,690
vs. national
-1%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in Florida

Dental assistant practice in Florida is regulated by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

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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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Gainesville

2 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Gainesville, led by Heartland Dental with 4 openings.

Heartland Dental4 openAspen Dental1 open

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About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Gainesville area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Gainesville, FL right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental assistant openings in Gainesville, FL. They come from 2 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 Gainesville?

The Gainesville listings currently come from 2 employers, including Heartland Dental (4) and Aspen Dental (1).