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.

Maine Board of Dental Practice · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Maine

Statewide Maine figures for dental assistants.

Maine median

$60,070

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Maine range

$49,250–$61,510

vs. national

+25%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Maine

12 employers have 15 open dental assistant roles in Maine, led by Maine Dental Group with 3 openings.

Maine Dental Group3 open Aspen Dental2 open Alliance Dental1 open Amidon Family Dentistry, LLC1 open Caring Hands of Maine Dental Center1 open FISH RIVER RURAL HEALTH1 open Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry1 open Maine Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Maine 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 Maine right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 15 live dental assistant openings in Maine. They come from 12 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Maine?

The Maine median for dental assistants is $60,070 a year, +25% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Maine?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Maine?

The Maine listings currently come from 12 employers, including Maine Dental Group (3), Aspen Dental (2), and Alliance Dental (1). 9 other employers have openings too.