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.

Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Mesa

5 employers have 7 open dental assistant roles in Mesa.

Heartland Dental2 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Crossings Dental Care1 open Gentle Dental1 open PDS Health1 open

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About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dental assistant openings in Mesa, AZ. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Arizona?

The Arizona median for dental assistants is $49,000 a year, +2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Arizona?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Mesa?

The Mesa listings currently come from 5 employers, including Heartland Dental (2), Pacific Dental Services (2), and Crossings Dental Care (1). 2 other employers have openings too.