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.

Tennessee Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in Tennessee →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Knoxville

6 employers have 9 open dental assistant roles in Knoxville, led by Heartland Dental with 3 openings.

Heartland Dental3 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open parkway dental office p.c.1 open Smile Brands1 open US Department of Veterans Affairs1 open Wildflower Dentistry1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Knoxville area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Knoxville, TN right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 9 live dental assistant openings in Knoxville, TN. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Knoxville?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Knoxville area is $46,790 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Tennessee?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Knoxville?

The Knoxville listings currently come from 6 employers, including Heartland Dental (3), Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2), and parkway dental office p.c. (1). 3 other employers have openings too.