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.

Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in Utah →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Salt Lake City

6 employers have 6 open dental assistant roles in Salt Lake City.

Foothill Dental1 open Glenn Sands Dental1 open Pacific Dental Services1 open Parleys Creek Dental1 open Salt Lake City Dental Center1 open University of Utah1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 6 live dental assistant openings in Salt Lake City, UT. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Salt Lake City?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Salt Lake City area is $38,330 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Utah?

The Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Utah. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Utah requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Salt Lake City?

The Salt Lake City listings currently come from 6 employers, including Foothill Dental (1), Glenn Sands Dental (1), and Pacific Dental Services (1). 3 other employers have openings too.