Dental Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA
28 live dental assistant listings in San Diego, CA from 10 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 19.
Dental Assistant
Bay Breeze Dental
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant / RDA
Srinivasan Dental Corporation
Dental Assistant – Orthodontic Records & Clinical Support
Braces San Diego
Registered Dental Assistant
Linda Vista Dentistry
Registered Dental Assistant (Pedo)
Poiset and Associates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Dental Assistant
Emily bland DDs, INC.
Dental Assistant in Training
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Enable Dental
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Ortho Assistant-RDA
Western Dental / Sonrava Health
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Specialty Dental Assistant Orthodontics
Pacific Dental Services
Specialty Dental Assistant Endodontics
Pacific Dental Services
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Statewide California figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for San Diego.
Dental Assistant Licensing in California
Dental assistant practice in California is regulated by the Dental Board of California.
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 →Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in San Diego
10 employers have 28 open dental assistant roles in San Diego, led by Pacific Dental Services with 19 openings.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across the San Diego area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in San Diego, CA right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 28 live dental assistant openings in San Diego, CA. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in California?
The California median for dental assistants is $50,110 a year, +4% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), 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 San Diego?
The San Diego listings currently come from 10 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (19), Bay Breeze Dental (1), and Braces San Diego (1). 7 other employers have openings too.