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.

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in San Antonio

12 employers have 39 open dental assistant roles in San Antonio, led by Pacific Dental Services with 11 openings.

Pacific Dental Services11 open Heartland Dental8 open Smile Brands7 open Community Dental Partners3 open Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open 6 To 9 Dental Texas1 open Aspen 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 39 live dental assistant openings in San Antonio, TX. They come from 12 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in San Antonio?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the San Antonio area is $45,920 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Texas?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in San Antonio?

The San Antonio listings currently come from 12 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (11), Heartland Dental (8), and Smile Brands (7). 9 other employers have openings too.