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.

Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in Rhode Island →

Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island figures for dental assistants.

Rhode Island median

$50,150

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Rhode Island range

$48,070–$59,170

vs. national

+4%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Rhode Island

5 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Rhode Island.

Aesthetic Dental of Whitman1 open Garnache Dental1 open Nuvia Dental Implant Center1 open Plum Dental Group1 open Qualitas Dental Partners1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Rhode Island

North Kingstown (1)

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island median for dental assistants is $50,150 a year, +4% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Rhode Island?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island listings currently come from 5 employers, including Aesthetic Dental of Whitman (1), Garnache Dental (1), and Nuvia Dental Implant Center (1). 2 other employers have openings too.