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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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Indianapolis

10 employers have 12 open dental assistant roles in Indianapolis, led by Heartland Dental with 3 openings.

Heartland Dental3 open Community Dental Partners1 open Comprehensive Mobile Care1 open Gentle Dentist1 open Indiana University1 open Kids & Adult Dental1 open Northview Dental1 open Orthodontic Experts1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Indianapolis?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Indianapolis area is $48,970 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Indianapolis?

The Indianapolis listings currently come from 10 employers, including Heartland Dental (3), Community Dental Partners (1), and Comprehensive Mobile Care (1). 7 other employers have openings too.