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.

Missouri Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Kansas City

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

Heartland Dental2 open NKC Dental1 open Positive Impact Dental Alliance1 open University of Missouri-Kansas City1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Kansas City 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 Kansas City, MO right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental assistant openings in Kansas City, MO. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Kansas City?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Kansas City area is $48,190 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Missouri?

The Missouri Dental Board sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Missouri. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Missouri requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Kansas City?

The Kansas City listings currently come from 4 employers, including Heartland Dental (2), NKC Dental (1), and Positive Impact Dental Alliance (1). 1 other employer has openings too.