Dental Assisting Instructor Jobs
Dental Assisting Instructor jobs are open across community colleges, vocational schools, dental assisting programs, and private training academies, at every level from adjunct to program director, with specializations in clinical skills instruction, radiography training, and curriculum development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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(No Teaching Experience Needed)
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who’s ready for a change from the fast pace of daily patient care? Looking for a stable, meaningful role where you can share your knowledge without the physical demands of full-time clinical work?
This is your opportunity to stay in dentistry, inspire the next generation of Dental Assistants, and build a rewarding career in education.
We’re looking for skilled dental professionals — not career educators. If you know dental assisting, we’ll teach you how to teach.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Dental Assisting Instructor, you’ll bring real-world chairside experience into the classroom and lab, helping students connect textbook concepts to what actually happens in today’s dental practices.
You will:
- Teach dental assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on training
- Demonstrate clinical procedures including chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, instrument processing, impressions, and patient care techniques
- Share real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern dental settings
- Mentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interaction
- Prepare students for certification and entry-level Dental Assisting roles
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedback
- Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development
- Work independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative team
No lesson plans from scratch. We provide curriculum, training, and instructional support.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required
- Graduate of A Dental Assistant or Dental Hygiene program required
- Valid, current Massachusetts Dental Assisting or Dental Hygienist license required
- Certified Dental Assistant through DANB or willing to obtain at time of hire
- CPR certification
- Ability to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Great interpersonal skills
Why This Role?
- Formal and on-the-job training to transition into teaching
- Opportunity to shape future dental professionals
- Continue your career in dentistry without the physical demands of full-time clinical work
If you’re ready to step away from the operatory while staying in the profession you love, this could be the next rewarding chapter of your career!
About our company:
Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.
Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.
Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part time, as needed hours will vary from term to term
Immediate coverage need: Mon-Wed 5:15pm-10pm
(No Teaching Experience Needed)
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who’s ready for a change from the fast pace of daily patient care? Looking for a stable, meaningful role where you can share your knowledge without the physical demands of full-time clinical work?
This is your opportunity to stay in dentistry, inspire the next generation of Dental Assistants, and build a rewarding career in education.
We’re looking for skilled dental professionals — not career educators. If you know dental assisting, we’ll teach you how to teach.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Dental Assisting Instructor, you’ll bring real-world chairside experience into the classroom and lab, helping students connect textbook concepts to what actually happens in today’s dental practices.
You will:
- Teach dental assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on training
- Demonstrate clinical procedures including chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, instrument processing, impressions, and patient care techniques
- Share real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern dental settings
- Mentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interaction
- Prepare students for certification and entry-level Dental Assisting roles
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedback
- Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development
- Work independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative team
No lesson plans from scratch. We provide curriculum, training, and instructional support.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required
- Graduate of A Dental Assistant or Dental Hygiene program required
- Valid, current Massachusetts Dental Assisting or Dental Hygienist license required
- Certified Dental Assistant through DANB or willing to obtain at time of hire
- CPR certification
- Ability to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Great interpersonal skills
Why This Role?
- Formal and on-the-job training to transition into teaching
- Opportunity to shape future dental professionals
- Continue your career in dentistry without the physical demands of full-time clinical work
If you’re ready to step away from the operatory while staying in the profession you love, this could be the next rewarding chapter of your career!
About our company:
Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.
Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.
Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part time, as needed hours will vary from term to term
Immediate coverage need: Mon-Wed 5:15pm-10pm
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Who's Hiring
- Carrington College11
- Porter and Chester Institute4
- Ivy Tech Community College3
- Ancora Education2
- American Career College2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dental assisting instructor jobs.
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or state-equivalent registration required
- Minimum two to three years of chairside clinical dental assisting experience
- Associate or bachelor's degree in dental assisting, dental hygiene, or a related health field
- Experience teaching or training students in a clinical or laboratory setting
- Familiarity with CODA accreditation standards and program outcome reporting
- Proficiency with dental radiography equipment and infection control protocols
Tips for Your Dental Assisting Instructor Job Search
Highlight your clinical hours and certifications
Hiring committees want to see active credentials like CDA or RDA alongside real chairside experience. List your total clinical hours, specific procedures you've taught, and any state-required instructor certifications before listing general teaching experience.
Tailor your resume to program accreditation language
Many dental assisting programs are CODA-accredited and their job postings use that vocabulary. Mirror terms like 'program outcomes,' 'competency-based instruction,' and 'clinical simulation' so your resume passes an initial review by an accreditation-aware hiring committee.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dental assisting instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target programs by their accreditation cycle
Programs preparing for a CODA site visit often hire additional instructors to shore up faculty ratios. Check whether a program's accreditation status is 'initial' or 'renewal' and frame your cover letter around strengthening their outcomes documentation.
Prepare a teaching demonstration on a core procedure
Most on-campus interviews include a live or recorded skills demonstration. Choose a procedure students commonly struggle with, like coronal polishing or alginate impressions, and walk through your step-by-step teaching method rather than just the clinical technique.
Negotiate for continuing education support
Your clinical credentials require renewal, and many institutions cover CE costs if you ask during the offer stage. Request a written commitment for CE reimbursement and paid time to attend state dental assisting association events before you sign.
Dental Assisting Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dental assisting instructors?
Carrington College, Porter and Chester Institute, and Ivy Tech Community College are hiring the most dental assisting instructors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Massachusetts, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at community colleges tend to cluster around semester start dates, so openings often appear in higher volume in winter and summer.
How many dental assisting instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of dental assisting instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most programs. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are curriculum development, online didactic course instruction, and academic advising roles that do not require supervising lab or clinic sessions.
How do you become a dental assisting instructor?
Start by earning a CDA credential or your state's equivalent registration and accumulating several years of chairside clinical experience. Next, complete any state-mandated instructor certification, which often involves a short pedagogy course. From there, apply to adjunct or part-time faculty roles at community colleges or vocational programs to build a teaching record before pursuing full-time positions.
How do you get hired as a dental assisting instructor with little experience?
Start with adjunct or part-time lab assistant roles, which have lower experience thresholds than full-time faculty positions. Volunteering to train new hires at a dental practice counts as instructional experience and belongs on your resume. Emphasize your clinical credential, any formal patient education you've done, and a willingness to complete a teaching observation or microteaching session during the interview process.
What does the dental assisting instructor interview process look like?
Most programs conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and credential status, followed by an on-campus interview with a faculty committee. Expect a live or recorded teaching demonstration on a clinical skill or infection control topic. Some programs also ask you to review a sample lesson plan or discuss how you would handle a student struggling with a competency exam.
Where can I find and apply to dental assisting instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to dental assisting instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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