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.

Virginia Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Virginia

Statewide Virginia figures for dental assistants.

Virginia median

$46,670

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Virginia range

$39,160–$53,040

vs. national

-3%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Virginia

49 employers have 113 open dental assistant roles in Virginia, led by Heartland Dental with 35 openings.

Heartland Dental35 open Pacific Dental Services16 open Commonwealth Dentistry6 open Oral Surgery Partners5 open Smile Brands3 open Dental Dreams2 open Northern Virginia Orthodontics2 open Virginia Family Dentistry2 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across Virginia 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 Virginia right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 113 live dental assistant openings in Virginia. They come from 49 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Virginia?

The Virginia median for dental assistants is $46,670 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Virginia?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Virginia?

The Virginia listings currently come from 49 employers, including Heartland Dental (35), Pacific Dental Services (16), and Commonwealth Dentistry (6). 46 other employers have openings too.

05Which Virginia cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Virginia listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Alexandria (11), Virginia Beach (9), Fredericksburg (7), Chesapeake (6), and Chantilly (5).

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