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.

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

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Silver Spring

2 employers have 4 open dental assistant roles in Silver Spring, led by Pacific Dental Services with 3 openings.

Pacific Dental Services3 open Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry1 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring, MD right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 4 live dental assistant openings in Silver Spring, MD. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Maryland?

The Maryland median for dental assistants is $48,620 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Maryland?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Silver Spring?

The Silver Spring listings currently come from 2 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (3) and Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry (1).