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Dental Assistant Jobs in Louisville, KY

9 live dental assistant listings in Louisville, KY from 4 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 5.

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Kentucky

Statewide Kentucky figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Louisville.

Kentucky median
$47,730
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Kentucky range
$42,400–$56,760
vs. national
-1%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing 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

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Louisville

4 employers have 9 open dental assistant roles in Louisville, led by Heartland Dental with 5 openings.

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Louisville 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 Louisville, KY right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 9 live dental assistant openings in Louisville, KY. They come from 4 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 Louisville?

The Louisville listings currently come from 4 employers, including Heartland Dental (5), Magnolia Dental (2), and Advanced Dental Center (1). 1 other employer has openings too.