Dental Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts
Dental Assistant jobs in Massachusetts are open across Boston, Worcester, and Brighton and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like 42 North Dental, Aspen Dental, and Dental Dreams hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a Part-Time Dental Assistant role.
Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant Job!
Do you have strong verbal skills? Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care? If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Dental Assistant position at Chelmsford Gentle Dental.
The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patients and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
Benefits
- Health Insurance with optional HSA (healthcare savings account), (single or family coverage), gym/health club reimbursement, discounted health and fitness merchandise and more
- Dental benefits (including free cleanings). Eligible if working 30+ hours.
- Vision coverage
- 401K with dedicated financial assistance
- Continuing education through work at no cost to you.
When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your back and trusts your expertise.
If you want to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, apply for the Dental Assistant position today!
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment
- Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
- Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
- Provide post operative instructions and patient education
- Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
- Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
- Maintain dental supply inventory
- Perform other related job duties as assigned
- Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- C.D.A. preferred
- Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state
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Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Dental Assistant Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- 42 North Dental24

- Aspen Dental15

- Dental Dreams10

- Tufts University3

- Bedi Dental2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services62
- Education4
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental assistant jobs across Massachusetts.
- 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 Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How many dental assistant jobs are there in Massachusetts?
There are 67+ dental assistant openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boston, Worcester, and Brighton. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.
How much do dental assistants make in Massachusetts?
Dental assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of about $57,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,270 for the lowest 10% to over $72,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most dental assistant jobs?
Boston, Worcester, and Brighton have the most dental assistant openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire dental assistants in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring dental assistants in Massachusetts include 42 North Dental, Aspen Dental, and Dental Dreams, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote dental assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes. About 4% of dental assistant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Massachusetts metros.
How do I apply for dental assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
You can apply to dental assistant jobs in Massachusetts directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Massachusetts location, then apply to each one that fits.
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