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

Dental assistant requirements in California →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Sacramento

9 employers have 14 open dental assistant roles in Sacramento, led by Pacific Dental Services with 5 openings.

Pacific Dental Services5 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open Crown Dentistry1 open Kevin O'Brien DDS1 open Midtown Dental1 open Mosaic Dental Collective1 open New Essence Dentistry1 open Specialty1 Partners1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 14 live dental assistant openings in Sacramento, CA. They come from 9 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Sacramento?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Sacramento area is $58,580 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 Sacramento?

The Sacramento listings currently come from 9 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (5), Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2), and Crown Dentistry (1). 6 other employers have openings too.