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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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Pittsburgh

4 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Pittsburgh, led by Heartland Dental with 2 openings.

Heartland Dental2 open Aspen Dental1 open Comprehensive Mobile Care1 open Sencak Orthodontics1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Pittsburgh?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Pittsburgh area is $47,690 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Pittsburgh?

The Pittsburgh listings currently come from 4 employers, including Heartland Dental (2), Aspen Dental (1), and Comprehensive Mobile Care (1). 1 other employer has openings too.