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Dental Assistant Jobs in Salem, OR

5 live dental assistant listings in Salem, OR from 2 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 4.

Open Positions5 live
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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Salem, ORAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Salem, ORAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Salem, ORAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Salem, ORAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
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Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental

Salem, ORPart-Time · Salary Varies

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Oregon

Statewide Oregon figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Salem.

Oregon median
$59,490
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Oregon range
$56,600–$63,520
vs. national
+24%
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Licensing

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

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Salem

2 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Salem, led by Heartland Dental with 4 openings.

Heartland Dental4 openWillamette Dental1 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 Salem area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Salem, OR right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental assistant openings in Salem, OR. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Oregon?

The Oregon median for dental assistants is $59,490 a year, +24% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), 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 Salem?

The Salem listings currently come from 2 employers, including Heartland Dental (4) and Willamette Dental (1).