Dental Assistant Jobs in Tennessee
82 live dental assistant listings in Tennessee from 28 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 22.
Registered Dental Assistant
Rossview Dental
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant
Songbird Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant
Gaither Perio and Dental Implants
Dental Assistant
Tooth Extraction Clinic
Registered Dental Assistant
Foster & Bletzacker Family Dental
Surgical Assistant
OMS360
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry of Knoxville
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental
Orthodontic Assistant
Burr Orthodontics · Rock Dental Brands
Pediatric Clinical Team Member — Entry Level
PEDIATRIC DENTAL CARE
Dental Assistant
Cordental Group
Dental Assistant
Dr. Edward Perdue Pediatric Dentistry · Rock Dental Brands
Hygiene Assistant
Heartland Dental
Pediatric Dentistry- Registered Dental Assistant/Hygiene Assistant
VOLUNTEER PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Registered Dental Assistant
Oak Ridge Endodontics
Chairside Dental Assistant – Pediatric Practice
Smoky Mountain Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
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Post a Job →Dental Assistant Requirements in Tennessee
Dental assistant practice in Tennessee is regulated by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.
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.
Tennessee Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026
Dental assistant requirements in Tennessee →Dental Assistant Salary in Tennessee
Statewide Tennessee figures for dental assistants.
Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Tennessee
28 employers have 82 open dental assistant roles in Tennessee, led by Pacific Dental Services with 22 openings.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across Tennessee 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 Tennessee right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 82 live dental assistant openings in Tennessee. They come from 28 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Tennessee?
The Tennessee median for dental assistants is $46,720 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).
03What licence does a dental assistant need in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Tennessee. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Tennessee requirements page for the current rules.
04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Tennessee?
The Tennessee listings currently come from 28 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (22), Heartland Dental (20), and Smile Brands (7). 25 other employers have openings too.
05Which Tennessee cities have the most dental assistants openings?
Across the Tennessee listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Franklin (11), Knoxville (10), Nashville (9), Murfreesboro (7), and Clarksville (5).