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.

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

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Mississippi

Statewide Mississippi figures for dental assistants.

Mississippi median

$39,160

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Mississippi range

$36,240–$47,450

vs. national

-19%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Mississippi

5 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Mississippi.

Bay Breeze Dental Group1 open Belle Meade Family Dental1 open Blue Sky Family Dentistry1 open Northside Dental Group1 open Papania Family Dentistry1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Mississippi

Flowood (1)

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Mississippi 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 Mississippi right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Mississippi?

The Mississippi median for dental assistants is $39,160 a year, -19% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Mississippi?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Mississippi?

The Mississippi listings currently come from 5 employers, including Bay Breeze Dental Group (1), Belle Meade Family Dental (1), and Blue Sky Family Dentistry (1). 2 other employers have openings too.