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Dental Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

18 live dental assistant listings in Louisiana from 5 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 12.

Open Positions18 live
Lit Smiles Pediatric Dentistry logo

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Lit Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Baton Rouge, LAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Mandeville, LAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Oak Family Dental logo

Certified Dental Assistant

Oak Family Dental

Metairie, LAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Covington, LA~$35k–$48k/yr
Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier logo

Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dentistry of CenLA · Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier

Alexandria, LAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier logo

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dentistry of CenLA · Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier

Alexandria, LAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier logo

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier

Alexandria, LAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

Pacific Dental Services

Youngsville, LA~$40k–$56k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Harahan, LA~$35k–$50k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Youngsville, LAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Pacific Dental Services logo

Experienced Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Baton Rouge, LA~$35k–$50k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Experienced Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Harvey, LA~$35k–$50k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Lafayette, LA~$33k–$46k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Metairie, LA~$35k–$50k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Baton Rouge, LA~$42k–$58k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

Pacific Dental Services

Baton Rouge, LA~$42k–$58k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

Pacific Dental Services

Baton Rouge, LA~$46k–$62k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services

Baton Rouge, LA~$35k–$50k/yr

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Louisiana Jobs
18 open
Louisiana Salary
$36,590–$46,630
Hiring Cities
9 cities
Licensing

Dental Assistant Requirements in Louisiana

Dental assistant practice in Louisiana is regulated by the Louisiana State 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.

Louisiana State Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Louisiana

Statewide Louisiana figures for dental assistants.

Louisiana median
$44,090
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Louisiana range
$36,590–$46,630
vs. national
-8%
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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Louisiana

5 employers have 18 open dental assistant roles in Louisiana, led by Pacific Dental Services with 12 openings.

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Louisiana 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 Louisiana right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 18 live dental assistant openings in Louisiana. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Louisiana?

The Louisiana median for dental assistants is $44,090 a year, -8% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Louisiana?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Louisiana?

The Louisiana listings currently come from 5 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (12), Pediatric Dentistry of Shreveport- Bossier (3), and Heartland Dental (1). 2 other employers have openings too.

05Which Louisiana cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Louisiana listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Baton Rouge (6), Metairie (2), Youngsville (2), Covington (1), and Lafayette (1).