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 York State Board for Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in New York

6 employers have 7 open dental assistant roles in New York, led by Specialty1 Partners with 2 openings.

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About This Role

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

Dental practices across the New York 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 New York, NY right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dental assistant openings in New York, NY. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in New York?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the New York area is $48,430 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

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

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in New York?

The New York listings currently come from 6 employers, including Specialty1 Partners (2), Adirondack Orthodontics (1), and AL Dental Studio (1). 3 other employers have openings too.