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

8 employers have 12 open dental assistant roles in Orlando.

Heartland Dental3 open Pacific Dental Services3 open City Beautiful Pediatric Dentistry1 open ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1 open Equinox Dental1 open Medplex Dental Holistic Dentistry1 open Sage Dental1 open Smile Brands1 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 September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 12 live dental assistant openings in Orlando, FL. They come from 8 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 8 employers, including Heartland Dental (3), Pacific Dental Services (3), and City Beautiful Pediatric Dentistry (1). 5 other employers have openings too.