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Dental Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

83 live dental assistant listings in Pennsylvania from 47 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 20.

Open Positions83 live
Specialty1 Partners logo

Dental Assistant

Specialty1 Partners

Philadelphia, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Specialty1 Partners logo

Surgical Assistant

Specialty1 Partners

Swarthmore, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Dental365 logo

Dental Assistant

Dental365

Camp Hill, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Dental365 logo

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Dental365

Philadelphia, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Robinson Twp, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
University of Pittsburgh logo

Dental Assistant

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
KDC Dentistry logo

Dental Assistant w/ X-Ray License

KDC Dentistry

Hatboro, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Easton, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
The Smilist Dental logo

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

The Smilist Dental

Langhorne, PA~$54k–$62k/yr
Union Community Care logo

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Union Community Care

New Holland, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Smile Doctors logo

Orthodontic Assistant

Smile Doctors

Wexford, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry logo

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

King Of Prussia, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
ExcelHealth logo

Registered Dental Assistant - Traveling | Mobile Dental Clinic

ExcelHealth

Philadelphia, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Murrysville, PAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Care Esthetics of Delaware logo

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Care Esthetics of Delaware

Shrewsbury, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Centre Dental Care logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Centre Dental Care

Bellefonte, PA~$37k–$62k/yr
Peace Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Peace Dental

Glenshaw, PA~$42k–$62k/yr
American Dental Companies logo

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

American Dental Companies

McMurray, PA~$56k–$81k/yr
Nova Dental Associates logo

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Nova Dental Associates

Tarentum, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Bethlehem Dental Arts logo

Experienced Clinical Dental Assistant

Bethlehem Dental Arts

Bethlehem, PAPart-Time · Salary Varies

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Pennsylvania Jobs
83 open
Pennsylvania Salary
$45,620–$56,840
Hiring Cities
59 cities
Licensing

Dental Assistant Requirements in Pennsylvania

Dental assistant practice in Pennsylvania is regulated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

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.

Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania

Statewide Pennsylvania figures for dental assistants.

Pennsylvania median
$47,930
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Pennsylvania range
$45,620–$56,840
vs. national
0%
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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Pennsylvania

47 employers have 83 open dental assistant roles in Pennsylvania, led by Heartland Dental with 20 openings.

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 83 live dental assistant openings in Pennsylvania. They come from 47 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania median for dental assistants is $47,930 a year, 0% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Pennsylvania?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania listings currently come from 47 employers, including Heartland Dental (20), Dental365 (9), and Western Dental / Sonrava Health (4). 44 other employers have openings too.

05Which Pennsylvania cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Pennsylvania listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Philadelphia (7), Pittsburgh (5), Camp Hill (2), Cranberry Township (2), and Greensburg (2).