Dental Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR
19 live dental assistant listings in Portland, OR from 12 employers — Willamette Dental has the most openings with 4.
Dental Assistant, West Side
HR for Dentists
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant - Prosthodontics
Maine Prosthodontics
Relief Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental
Relief Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental
Dental Assistant
Mainely Teeth
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
PDS Health
Dental Assistant
The Implant Center
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Maine Dental Group
Dental Assistant
West End Dental
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Wolfe Family Dental
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental
Dental Assistant (EFDA Required)
Willamette Dental
Oral Surgery Assistant
Smile Brands
Orthodontic Assistant (EFODA)
Smile Brands
Specialty Dental Assistant Oral Surgery
Pacific Dental Services
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The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Portland area.
Dental Assistant Licensing in Oregon
Dental assistant practice in Oregon is regulated by the Oregon 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.
Oregon Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026
Dental assistant requirements in Oregon →Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Portland
12 employers have 19 open dental assistant roles in Portland, led by Willamette Dental with 4 openings.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across the Portland area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Portland, OR right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 19 live dental assistant openings in Portland, OR. They come from 12 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Portland?
The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Portland area is $59,890 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).
03What licence does a dental assistant need in Oregon?
The Oregon Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Oregon. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Oregon requirements page for the current rules.
04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Portland?
The Portland listings currently come from 12 employers, including Willamette Dental (4), Pacific Dental Services (3), and Aspen Dental (2). 9 other employers have openings too.