--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Lafayette, LA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/lafayette-la" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-15T05:10:12.470Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/lafayette-la" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/lafayette-la/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Lafayette, LA # Dental Assistant Jobs in Lafayette, LA 7 dental assistant openings are live in the Lafayette, LA area from 3 employers, led by 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, Aspen Dental, and SWLA Center for Health Services. Data updated Oct 15, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[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** : 7 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Lafayette market. **Companies hiring** : 3 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## 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-level4 jobs Level coverage is 57%. 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 7 Hiring employers 3 Salary coverage 86% Median experience 2.0 years 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 Lafayette - 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+Lafayette%2C+LA)[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 Lafayette, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 7 live roles tracked in this market. - 3 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 15, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Lafayette Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 7 dental assistant openings across 3 employers establish the current Lafayette opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 7 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 Lafayette market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 3 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[![SWLA Center for Health Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.swlahealth.org.ico&sig=l6hqeCtFW-L7lk0ZGKPsd0-QQgyVk_PReMpsMgn9Vu4) SWLA Center for Health ServicesTop of market1Open roles](/company/swla-center-for-health-services-03a2611a) Live opportunity sample · 7 of 7 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant/EDDALive roleSWLA Center for Health ServicesLafayette, LouisianaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-edda-at-swla-center-for-health-services-a2da8154-a005-58fe-b2c5-ade0751ff979)[Dental Assistant - Expanded FunctionsEntry-levelAspen DentalLafayette, Louisiana$41,600Posted Aug 30, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-74d4686e-44c1-57ec-950a-12e50d969eb8)[Dental Assistant - EndodontistLive roleAspen DentalLafayette, Louisiana$45,760Posted Aug 30, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-endodontist-at-aspen-dental-f2f27042-3856-55eb-8def-deafd2298036)[Dental Assistant - Expanded FunctionsEntry-levelAspen DentalNew Iberia, Louisiana$41,600Posted Aug 13, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-9a0bf3d9-dec9-5588-affe-3ca47b8c1115)[Dental Assistant - Expanded FunctionsEntry-level0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCNew Iberia, Louisiana$41,600Posted Jun 29, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-1c566061-28b7-5d4d-a641-1d78080e19c5)[Dental Assistant - Expanded FunctionsEntry-level0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCLafayette, Louisiana$41,600Posted Apr 24, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-2b4e680a-bb21-59bd-a8b5-6a4c6fe5f6ed)[Dental Assistant - EndodontistLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCLafayette, Louisiana$45,760Posted Dec 1, 2025](/job/dental-assistant-endodontist-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-8fdc46de-8a71-5f29-8ce9-9985946c7337) [Explore all 7 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Lafayette: 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 Lafayette? Metaintro tracks 7 live dental assistant openings from 3 employers in the Lafayette, LA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Lafayette? 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, Aspen Dental, and SWLA Center for Health Services have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 3 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 Lafayette. [Baton Rouge, LA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/baton-rouge-la)[New Orleans, LA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/new-orleans-la)[Beaumont, TX](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/beaumont-tx)[Shreveport, LA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/shreveport-la) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Lafayette market. [Dental Hygienist](/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/lafayette-la)[Medical Assistant](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/lafayette-la)[All roles in Lafayette](/jobs/locations/lafayette-la) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. More markets appear here after they clear Metaintro's data gate. Built for career movement ## Turn the Lafayette dental assistant market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your dental assistant search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)