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 →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in San Francisco

7 employers have 7 open dental assistant roles in San Francisco.

HealthRIGHT 3601 open Imagen Dental Partners1 open Impress1 open Josh Berd DDS INC1 open Pacific Dental Grou[p1 open Skyline Dental Studio1 open Stannum Dental Group1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 7 live dental assistant openings in San Francisco, CA. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in San Francisco?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the San Francisco area is $64,390 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Francisco?

The San Francisco listings currently come from 7 employers, including HealthRIGHT 360 (1), Imagen Dental Partners (1), and Impress (1). 4 other employers have openings too.