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 Riverside

4 employers have 7 open dental assistant roles in Riverside, led by Children's Dental FunZone with 3 openings.

Children's Dental FunZone3 open Pacific Dental Services2 open Gentle Dental1 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health1 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, CA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dental assistant openings in Riverside, CA. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Riverside?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Riverside area is $48,500 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 Riverside?

The Riverside listings currently come from 4 employers, including Children's Dental FunZone (3), Pacific Dental Services (2), and Gentle Dental (1). 1 other employer has openings too.