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 Jacksonville

10 employers have 18 open dental assistant roles in Jacksonville, led by Heartland Dental with 8 openings.

Heartland Dental8 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Aspen Dental1 open ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1 open My Dentist And Associates1 open North Jacksonville Complete Dentistry1 open Ossi Orthodontics1 open PDS Health1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 18 live dental assistant openings in Jacksonville, FL. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Jacksonville?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Jacksonville area is $50,270 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Jacksonville?

The Jacksonville listings currently come from 10 employers, including Heartland Dental (8), Pacific Dental Services (2), and Aspen Dental (1). 7 other employers have openings too.