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.

Michigan Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Rochester

4 employers have 4 open dental assistant roles in Rochester.

Michigan Dental Studio1 open Refresh Dental1 open Rochester Modern Dentistry1 open Superior Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery1 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 Rochester 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 Rochester, MI right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Michigan?

The Michigan median for dental assistants is $48,820 a year, +2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Michigan?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Rochester?

The Rochester listings currently come from 4 employers, including Michigan Dental Studio (1), Refresh Dental (1), and Rochester Modern Dentistry (1). 1 other employer has openings too.