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.

North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in North Carolina

Statewide North Carolina figures for dental assistants.

North Carolina median

$50,380

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

North Carolina range

$47,680–$57,720

vs. national

+5%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in North Carolina

36 employers have 84 open dental assistant roles in North Carolina, led by Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry with 28 openings.

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry28 open Heartland Dental15 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health4 open MyOrthodontist2 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Specialty1 Partners2 open VILLAGE FAMILY DENTAL2 open A Smile Spa1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across North Carolina 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 North Carolina right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 84 live dental assistant openings in North Carolina. They come from 36 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in North Carolina?

The North Carolina median for dental assistants is $50,380 a year, +5% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in North Carolina?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in North Carolina?

The North Carolina listings currently come from 36 employers, including Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry (28), Heartland Dental (15), and Western Dental / Sonrava Health (4). 33 other employers have openings too.

05Which North Carolina cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the North Carolina listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Charlotte (9), Cary (8), Fayetteville (6), Durham (5), and Raleigh (4).

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