Dental Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA
26 live dental assistant listings in San Diego, CA from 9 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 17.
Registered Dental Assistant or OA
Choice Healthcare Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant RDA
Dr.James D. Spalenks D.D.S Inc.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dentex Strategies LLC
Dental Assistant
BRSH+FLSS Pediatric Dentistry
Registered Dental Assistant
Million Dollar Smile
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant
Choice Healthcare Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Min 2 years in orthodontics
Lawrence Lotzof, DDS
Registered Dental Assistant - Pediatric & Orthodontics
Dixon Dental Group
Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Express
Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Registered Dental Assistant
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
9 employers have 26 open dental assistant roles in San Diego, led by Pacific Dental Services with 17 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 November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 26 live dental assistant openings in San Diego, CA. They come from 9 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 9 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (17), Choice Healthcare Services (2), and BRSH+FLSS Pediatric Dentistry (1). 6 other employers have openings too.