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.

Tennessee Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Nashville

7 employers have 9 open dental assistant roles in Nashville.

Pacific Dental Services2 open Smile Brands2 open Embassy Dental Donelson1 open Foster & Bletzacker Family Dental1 open Heartland Dental1 open Music City Orthodontic1 open Rock Dental Brands1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Nashville 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 Nashville, TN right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 9 live dental assistant openings in Nashville, TN. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Nashville?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Nashville area is $48,540 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Tennessee?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Nashville?

The Nashville listings currently come from 7 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (2), Smile Brands (2), and Embassy Dental Donelson (1). 4 other employers have openings too.