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.

Montana Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Montana

Statewide Montana figures for dental assistants.

Montana median

$46,680

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Montana range

$43,820–$49,920

vs. national

-3%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Montana

7 employers have 7 open dental assistant roles in Montana.

Cornerstone Dental1 open Digital Dentistry of Montana1 open Elite Dental Center1 open Rubicon Dental Associates1 open Shine Dental1 open tms1 open Winterholler Dentistry & Implant Surgery1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Montana

Billings (2)Missoula (1)

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Montana 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 Montana right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Montana?

The Montana median for dental assistants is $46,680 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Montana?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Montana?

The Montana listings currently come from 7 employers, including Cornerstone Dental (1), Digital Dentistry of Montana (1), and Elite Dental Center (1). 4 other employers have openings too.

05Which Montana cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Montana listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Billings (2) and Missoula (1).