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.

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

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Nevada

Statewide Nevada figures for dental assistants.

Nevada median

$47,110

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Nevada range

$37,760–$48,450

vs. national

-2%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Nevada

23 employers have 48 open dental assistant roles in Nevada, led by Pacific Dental Services with 25 openings.

Pacific Dental Services25 open Heartland Dental2 open Affordable Dentures & Implants1 open Aspire Dental1 open Aspiring Smiles Dental and Braces1 open Boca Dental And Braces1 open Brooks Family Dental1 open Buchanan Dentistry1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Nevada

Reno (18)Las Vegas (15)Henderson (6)Sparks (5)North Las Vegas (2)

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Nevada 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 Nevada right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 48 live dental assistant openings in Nevada. They come from 23 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Nevada?

The Nevada median for dental assistants is $47,110 a year, -2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Nevada?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Nevada?

The Nevada listings currently come from 23 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (25), Heartland Dental (2), and Affordable Dentures & Implants (1). 20 other employers have openings too.

05Which Nevada cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Nevada listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Reno (18), Las Vegas (15), Henderson (6), Sparks (5), and North Las Vegas (2).