Dental Assistant Jobs in Kentucky
Dental Assistant jobs in Kentucky are open across Louisville, Florence, and Morehead and other Kentucky metros, with employers like Affordable Dentures & Implants, Aspen Dental, and University of Louisville hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department:
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R108751
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and two or more years of dental assisting experience. One year of surgical assisting experience and/or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), radiology certification, CPR certification. Additional certification may be required based on dental specialty. Grade 3 (Hourly)
Position Description:
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant II. This position works chairside with the residents in our General Practice Residency clinic with various dental and surgical procedures. Located in UofL Health Jackson Street Outpatient Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the faculty, peers, and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care within our Grad Oral Surgery and our Hospital Dentistry clinics.
- Serve as chairside assistant to residents in operating room with four handed, sedated, comprehensive dentistry.
- Stock, prepare, organize, and clean operatories and laboratories.
- Capture four types of radiographs: periapical, bitewings, panoramic, CBCT.
- Sterilize clinic instruments following appropriate infection control procedures.
- Maintain stock of supplies throughout the clinic, and order as needed.
- Greet and seat patients as needed.
- Maintain HIPAA, OSHA, and Infection Control compliance at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Requirements:
- Surgical assisting experience
- Intravenous Access Lines certification.
- One year of surgical assisting experience
Target Compensation Maximum:
$28.55
Target Compensation Minimum:
$19.03
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Dental Assistant Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Affordable Dentures & Implants2

- Aspen Dental2

- University of Louisville2

- Brescia University1

- ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Education2
- Medical Devices1
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental assistant jobs across Kentucky.
- Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or state-equivalent dental assisting license
- Proficiency in chairside assisting for fillings, extractions, and crown preparations
- Dental radiography certification and hands-on experience taking and processing X-rays
- Experience with practice management software such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Curve Dental
- Knowledge of infection control protocols, sterilization procedures, and OSHA compliance standards
- Strong patient communication skills and the ability to manage anxious or pediatric patients calmly
Dental Assistant Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many dental assistant jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 9+ dental assistant openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Louisville, Florence, and Morehead. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
How much do dental assistants make in Kentucky?
Dental assistants in Kentucky earn a median of about $47,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,600 for the lowest 10% to over $62,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kentucky cities have the most dental assistant jobs?
Louisville, Florence, and Morehead have the most dental assistant openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire dental assistants in Kentucky?
Employers hiring dental assistants in Kentucky include Affordable Dentures & Implants, Aspen Dental, and University of Louisville, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote dental assistant jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 11% of dental assistant openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for dental assistant jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to dental assistant jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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