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.

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Worcester

4 employers have 4 open dental assistant roles in Worcester.

Brandon L. Cairo DMD, PC1 open Pacific Dental Services1 open Simply Orthodontics1 open Springfield Dental Sumner Ave / State Street Dental/ Star Dental chicopee1 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, MA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 4 live dental assistant openings in Worcester, MA. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Worcester?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Worcester area is $50,720 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Massachusetts?

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

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Worcester?

The Worcester listings currently come from 4 employers, including Brandon L. Cairo DMD, PC (1), Pacific Dental Services (1), and Simply Orthodontics (1). 1 other employer has openings too.