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.

Florida Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Orlando

6 employers have 14 open dental assistant roles in Orlando, led by Heartland Dental with 6 openings.

Heartland Dental6 open Pacific Dental Services4 open Hourglass dental1 open Ideal Dental1 open Sage Dental1 open Windermere 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 Orlando 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 Orlando, FL right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 14 live dental assistant openings in Orlando, FL. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Orlando?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Orlando area is $46,480 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Florida?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Orlando?

The Orlando listings currently come from 6 employers, including Heartland Dental (6), Pacific Dental Services (4), and Hourglass dental (1). 3 other employers have openings too.