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 Quality Assurance Commission · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Vancouver

7 employers have 7 open dental assistant roles in Vancouver.

Cascade Dental1 open Garden City Dental1 open Oasis Dental -Vancouver1 open Salmon Creek Dental1 open Salmon Creek Dental Center1 open Smile Brands1 open Sunrise Dental1 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver, WA right now?

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

02What does a dental assistant earn in Washington?

The Washington median for dental assistants is $58,090 a year, +21% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Washington?

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Washington. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Washington requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Vancouver?

The Vancouver listings currently come from 7 employers, including Cascade Dental (1), Garden City Dental (1), and Oasis Dental -Vancouver (1). 4 other employers have openings too.