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.

New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in New Hampshire

Statewide New Hampshire figures for dental assistants.

New Hampshire median

$59,530

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

New Hampshire range

$49,260–$61,160

vs. national

+24%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in New Hampshire

10 employers have 18 open dental assistant roles in New Hampshire, led by Heartland Dental with 6 openings.

Heartland Dental6 open 42 North Dental3 open Aspen Dental2 open Bay Breeze Dentistry1 open Dental3651 open Getchell Dental PLLC1 open H.J. Ludington D.D.S.1 open JAMES B HAAS DDS PA1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in New Hampshire

Portsmouth (3)Hudson (1)Concord

About This Role

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

Dental practices across New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 18 live dental assistant openings in New Hampshire. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in New Hampshire?

The New Hampshire median for dental assistants is $59,530 a year, +24% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in New Hampshire?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in New Hampshire?

The New Hampshire listings currently come from 10 employers, including Heartland Dental (6), 42 North Dental (3), and Aspen Dental (2). 7 other employers have openings too.

05Which New Hampshire cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the New Hampshire listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Portsmouth (3) and Hudson (1).