Dentistry Hires

Dental Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX

36 live dental assistant listings in Houston, TX from 18 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 16.

Open Positions36 live
SSJJ Grace dental care logo

Lead Dental Assistant

SSJJ Grace dental care

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
A Dental Care logo

Registered Dental Assistant

A Dental Care

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
SSJJ Grace dental care logo

Registered Dental Assistant

SSJJ Grace dental care

Houston, TX~$42k–$46k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Houston, TXAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Holcombe Dental Associates logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Holcombe Dental Associates

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Orthodontic/Dental office logo

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orthodontic/Dental office

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$33k–$46k/yr
URBN Dental logo

Lead Registered Dental Assistant | Modern Cosmetic & Implant Office

URBN Dental

Houston, TX~$48k–$54k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$42k–$58k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$42k–$58k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$42k–$58k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$42k–$58k/yr
Brownstone Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Brownstone Dental

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Dentist USA logo

Dental Assistant

Dentist USA

Houston, TXAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
OASIS Modern Dentistry & Orthodontics logo

Registered Dental Assistant

OASIS Modern Dentistry & Orthodontics

Houston, TX~$48k–$54k/yr
UTHealth Houston logo

Dental Assistant I - School of Dentistry

UTHealth Houston

Houston, TXAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Pacific Dental Services logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$40k–$54k/yr
Oaks Point Pediatric Dentistry logo

Experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Oaks Point Pediatric Dentistry

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pearl Smile Center logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Pearl Smile Center

Houston, TXPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

Pacific Dental Services

Houston, TX~$37k–$54k/yr

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Houston

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Houston area.

Houston median
$43,730
BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025
vs. national
-9%
national median $48,070
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in Texas

Dental assistant practice in Texas is regulated by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

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 Houston

18 employers have 36 open dental assistant roles in Houston, led by Pacific Dental Services with 16 openings.

About This Role

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

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

Learn more about the dental assistant career path →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Houston, TX right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 36 live dental assistant openings in Houston, TX. They come from 18 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Houston?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Houston area is $43,730 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Houston?

The Houston listings currently come from 18 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (16), Western Dental / Sonrava Health (3), and SSJJ Grace dental care (2). 15 other employers have openings too.