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 Board of California · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Oxnard

4 employers have 6 open dental assistant roles in Oxnard, led by Western Dental / Sonrava Health with 3 openings.

Western Dental / Sonrava Health3 open Children's Dental FunZone1 open Limitless Periodontics & Iplants1 open Newbury Smiles1 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 Oxnard 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 Oxnard, CA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 6 live dental assistant openings in Oxnard, CA. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Oxnard?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Oxnard area is $58,930 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in California?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Oxnard?

The Oxnard listings currently come from 4 employers, including Western Dental / Sonrava Health (3), Children's Dental FunZone (1), and Limitless Periodontics & Iplants (1). 1 other employer has openings too.