Dental Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
26 live dental assistant listings in Kentucky from 14 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 12.
Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Dental Assistant-Private Practice
ThoroughDent Smiles
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Imagen Dental Partners
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Carroll Dental Care Crestwood
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Taylor Aesthetic & Sedation Dentistry
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
assistant
Magnolia Dental
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
BLUEGRASS DENTAL
Dental Assistant
Holland Dental Card
Dental Assistant Trainee
Mortenson Dental Partners
Lead Dental Assistant / Clinical Lead
Advanced Dental Center
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
EDDA/Dental Assistant
Magnolia Dental
Dental Assistant
Bluegrass Oral Health Center
EDDA dental assistant
Broadway Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
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Post a Job →Dental Assistant Requirements in Kentucky
Dental assistant practice in Kentucky is regulated by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
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.
Kentucky Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026
Dental assistant requirements in Kentucky →Dental Assistant Salary in Kentucky
Statewide Kentucky figures for dental assistants.
Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Kentucky
14 employers have 26 open dental assistant roles in Kentucky, led by Heartland Dental with 12 openings.
Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Kentucky
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across Kentucky hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Kentucky right now?
As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 26 live dental assistant openings in Kentucky. They come from 14 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Kentucky?
The Kentucky median for dental assistants is $47,730 a year, -1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).
03What licence does a dental assistant need in Kentucky?
The Kentucky Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Kentucky. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Kentucky requirements page for the current rules.
04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Kentucky?
The Kentucky listings currently come from 14 employers, including Heartland Dental (12), Magnolia Dental (2), and Advanced Dental Center (1). 11 other employers have openings too.
05Which Kentucky cities have the most dental assistants openings?
Across the Kentucky listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Louisville (9), Florence (4), and Lexington (3).