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.

Dental Quality Assurance Commission · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Olympia

4 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Olympia, led by Pacific Dental Services with 2 openings.

Pacific Dental Services2 open Oral Surgery Partners1 open Smile Brands1 open Willamette Dental1 open

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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 Olympia 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 Olympia, WA right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental assistant openings in Olympia, WA. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Olympia?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Olympia area is $48,890 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Washington?

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Washington. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Washington requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Olympia?

The Olympia listings currently come from 4 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (2), Oral Surgery Partners (1), and Smile Brands (1). 1 other employer has openings too.