Dental Assistants jobs in California
66 verified openings
The credential behind most dental assistant jobs in California is the registered dental assistant license. It takes a board-approved program or 15 months of work experience. Radiation safety and coronal polishing courses come next, and applicants also need basic life support training and a pass on the state's written and law exam. Since July 1, 2025, the state also accepts the national Certified Dental Assistant credential and a preceptorship route.
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About Dental Assistants jobs in California
One rung above is the registered dental assistant in extended functions, a separate license for expanded duties. California employs 56,220 dental assistants, more than any other state, at a median of $50,110 in May 2025. As of today that means 66 live dental assistants jobs in California. The largest share comes from Gentle Dental, WEST COAST DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC, and International Education Corporation, and Mount Eden, Vista, and Bakersfield have the most of them. Where pay is stated it runs $58k to $99k a year.