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.

South Carolina Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in South Carolina

Statewide South Carolina figures for dental assistants.

South Carolina median

$47,320

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

South Carolina range

$43,000–$50,780

vs. national

-2%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in South Carolina

29 employers have 70 open dental assistant roles in South Carolina, led by Heartland Dental with 23 openings.

Heartland Dental23 open Pacific Dental Services13 open Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry6 open D4C Dental Brands, Inc.2 open River Landing Dentistry2 open Affordable Dentures & Implants1 open Aspen Dental1 open Bella Vista Dental1 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across South Carolina 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 South Carolina right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 70 live dental assistant openings in South Carolina. They come from 29 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in South Carolina?

The South Carolina median for dental assistants is $47,320 a year, -2% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in South Carolina. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the South Carolina requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in South Carolina?

The South Carolina listings currently come from 29 employers, including Heartland Dental (23), Pacific Dental Services (13), and Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry (6). 26 other employers have openings too.

05Which South Carolina cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the South Carolina listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Myrtle Beach (8), Lexington (6), Charleston (5), Summerville (4), and Columbia (3).

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