--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Kansas City, MO | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/kansas-city-mo" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-14T06:30:12.712Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/kansas-city-mo" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/kansas-city-mo/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Kansas City, MO # Dental Assistant Jobs in Kansas City, MO 26 dental assistant openings are live in the Kansas City, MO area from 12 employers, led by Aspen Dental, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, and PDS Health. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$39,990 a year (median $37,440), from the 81% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 14, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Kansas+City%2C+MO)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 26 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Kansas City market. **Companies hiring** : 12 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $37,440 : 81% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/kansas-city-mo/entry-level)8 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 35%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 26 Hiring employers 12 Salary coverage 81% Median experience 0.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 16 5 companies · $37,440 median Established employers 5 3 companies · $36,920 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,360 P50 $37,440 P75 $39,990 P90 $43,680 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Kansas City - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Kansas+City%2C+MO)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Kansas City, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 26 live roles tracked in this market. - 12 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 14, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Kansas+City%2C+MO)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Kansas City Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 26 dental assistant openings across 12 employers establish the current Kansas City opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aspen Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Kansas City market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 12 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![PDS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdshealth.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fweb-production%2Fpds-health%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=agMhsJ6IsEbNIlZRjknFMbrQNoVmnrVpN6NtvoT9rls) PDS HealthEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/pds-health) Positive Impact Dental AllianceEmployer profile2Open roles Comfort Dental Lee's summitStartups & growing teams1Open roles Hero Practice ServicesEmployer profile1Open roles Justin Garner Dentistry LLCEstablished employers1Open roles [![Leap Kids Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fleapkidsdental.com%2Ficons%2Ficon-512x512.png%3Fv%3D970293ae99586c4f120e4e452e429cb8&sig=HvWk41VSoG8DaYhXgwz225NH8ZOfblr7uiWdVnndvck) Leap Kids DentalTop of market1Open roles](/company/leap-kids-dental) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 26 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantLive rolePDS HealthOverland Park, Kansas$36,400Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-pds-health-2a080752-9f34-5579-b196-bc6b9646889d)[Dental Assistant in TrainingEntry-levelPDS HealthOverland Park, Kansas$33,280Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-in-training-at-pds-health-aa7f3c4e-5e00-5c5a-b07a-b4a00e606531)[Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCOverland Park, Kansas$39,520Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-335787a3-7738-5310-9ae1-ec4224dd4681)[Dental AssistantLive rolePDS HealthKansas City, Kansas$36,400Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-pds-health-997c291d-8643-5d88-9065-f17b63b8df5f)[DENTAL ASSISTANTLive roleVibrant HealthKansas City, Kansas$37,440Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-vibrant-health-5cedae8a-9a8c-5d62-8aa0-0f5890550609)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-levelAspen DentalBlue Springs, Missouri$33,280Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-92b4ac60-e601-54ff-889c-f43446540396)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-levelAspen DentalOlathe, Kansas$37,440Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-9c100e75-20fb-5f59-b6de-40add872ca5f)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalBlue Springs, Missouri$43,680Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-7caed636-a17f-53b4-81e5-79c6c6da344c) #### More dental assistant openings in Kansas City - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-d6b4a420-f10d-507a-b49c-1202ac239936) - [Dental Assistant · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-81e1ac3d-e5bf-5535-a37b-8d804cd146b9) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-7c162f3b-b1e4-54d5-8c93-6e575f421e16) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-201a123a-5c2a-509c-aff8-a29fb1512e7c) - [Dental Assistant - Ridgeview Family Dentistry · sgadental](/job/dental-assistant-ridgeview-family-dentistry-at-sgadental-06c4d4c1-1211-5fdf-bf10-cbb6deca5b42) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-5cc86fb7-ab6a-5758-98a6-8cf91ae09a7e) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-43d5e1a8-3e84-5f1b-91fe-896b2c292c7a) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-236cfd89-fd7c-5ec1-bc64-f77b532992be) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-1071732c-e984-5174-99e2-0a29da49bea6) - [Dental Assistant - Leap Kids Dental · rockdentalbrands](/job/dental-assistant-leap-kids-dental-at-rockdentalbrands-8d6a7900-db46-5127-8399-1035209342dd) - [Dental Assistant · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-290728df-de15-53cc-9983-cae1d27eb9d5) - [Dental Assistant · Comfort Dental Lee's summit](/job/dental-assistant-at-comfort-dental-lees-summit-efd67ae8-7535-5978-8e48-081fe00777ad) - [Dental Assistant Extern · Hero Practice Services](/job/dental-assistant-extern-at-hero-practice-services-bb5c1714-e827-50ff-99f5-94439ca1c343) - [Dental Assistant - Eastridge · Positive Impact Dental Alliance](/job/dental-assistant-eastridge-at-positive-impact-dental-alliance-7a5e703b-24f0-5c71-b028-1d677c7d193c) - [Dental Assistant · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA](/job/dental-assistant-at-military-treatment-facilities-under-dha-1a758889-6662-535b-86c0-537798e355a3) - [Dental Assistant - Platinum · Positive Impact Dental Alliance](/job/dental-assistant-platinum-at-positive-impact-dental-alliance-dce8389d-5630-5f3f-be50-1bf353bceeab) [Explore all 26 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Kansas+City%2C+MO) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Kansas City: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Kansas City? Metaintro tracks 26 live dental assistant openings from 12 employers in the Kansas City, MO area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Kansas City pay? The median posted salary is $37,440 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $39,990. Based on the 81% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Kansas City? Aspen Dental, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, PDS Health, and Positive Impact Dental Alliance have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 12 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Kansas City. 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