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.

North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Wilmington

1 employer has 6 open dental assistant roles in Wilmington, led by Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry with 6 openings.

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry6 open

About This Role

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

Dental practices across the Wilmington 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 Wilmington, NC right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 6 live dental assistant openings in Wilmington, NC. They come from 1 employer. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in North Carolina?

The North Carolina median for dental assistants is $50,380 a year, +5% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

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

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Wilmington?

The Wilmington listings currently come from 1 employer, including Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry (6).