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.

Missouri Dental Board · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Missouri

Statewide Missouri figures for dental assistants.

Missouri median

$45,970

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Missouri range

$38,990–$50,150

vs. national

-4%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Missouri

21 employers have 60 open dental assistant roles in Missouri, led by Heartland Dental with 20 openings.

Heartland Dental20 open Pacific Dental Services11 open Lumio Dental5 open Elite Dental Partners3 open Florissant Dental Services2 open Positive Impact Dental Alliance2 open Rock Dental Brands2 open Smile Brands2 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Missouri 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 Missouri right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 60 live dental assistant openings in Missouri. They come from 21 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Missouri?

The Missouri median for dental assistants is $45,970 a year, -4% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Missouri?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Missouri?

The Missouri listings currently come from 21 employers, including Heartland Dental (20), Pacific Dental Services (11), and Lumio Dental (5). 18 other employers have openings too.

05Which Missouri cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Missouri listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Kansas City (5), Rolla (4), Springfield (4), Blue Springs (3), and Chesterfield (3).

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