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.

Indiana State Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Indiana

Statewide Indiana figures for dental assistants.

Indiana median

$48,670

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Indiana range

$45,860–$57,720

vs. national

+1%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Indiana

40 employers have 71 open dental assistant roles in Indiana, led by Heartland Dental with 22 openings.

Heartland Dental22 open Elite Dental Partners3 open Gentle Dentist3 open Orthodontic Experts3 open Aspen Dental2 open M&M Pediatric Dentistry2 open Ross Medical Education Center2 open Smile Brands2 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Indiana 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 Indiana right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 71 live dental assistant openings in Indiana. They come from 40 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Indiana?

The Indiana median for dental assistants is $48,670 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Indiana?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Indiana?

The Indiana listings currently come from 40 employers, including Heartland Dental (22), Elite Dental Partners (3), and Gentle Dentist (3). 37 other employers have openings too.

05Which Indiana cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Indiana listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Indianapolis (17), Evansville (3), Fort Wayne (3), Portage (3), and South Bend (3).

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