--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Merced, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/merced-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-14T06:10:12.471Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/merced-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/merced-ca/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Merced, CA # Dental Assistant Jobs in Merced, CA 5 dental assistant openings are live in the Merced, CA area from 4 employers, led by Forever Smiles Turlock, Camarena Health, and Choice Healthcare Services. Data updated Oct 14, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Merced%2C+CA)[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** : 5 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Merced market. **Companies hiring** : 4 : 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-level1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 40%. 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 5 Hiring employers 4 Salary coverage 80% Median experience 1.0 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 Merced - 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+Merced%2C+CA)[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 Merced, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 5 live roles tracked in this market. - 4 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 14, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Merced%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Merced Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 5 dental assistant openings across 4 employers establish the current Merced opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Forever Smiles Turlock is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 5 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 Merced market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 4 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Forever Smiles TurlockStartups & growing teams2Open roles [Camarena HealthEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/camarena-health) Choice Healthcare ServicesStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Sonrava Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F6272dbb54531dc09a5e01eec%2F0ed35d0d-107d-4304-a2fe-54f9e0b7fa91%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=zmwhRQQEpgLvJtxOuRA-kdx6O_1sE_FbzdA7aQ1Kx9E) Sonrava HealthTop of market1Open roles](/company/sonrava-health) Live opportunity sample · 5 of 5 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Lead Registered Dental AssistantLead+Sonrava HealthAtwater, CaliforniaPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/lead-registered-dental-assistant-at-sonrava-health-20f43108-bfeb-5e33-a6e3-7d82afa8515a)[Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)Live roleChoice Healthcare ServicesMerced, California$36,691Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-rda-at-choice-healthcare-services-538e37fe-fa34-53d4-85ab-280118cd5507)[Registered Dental AssistantEntry-levelCamarena HealthMadera, California$49,920Posted Sep 8, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-camarena-health-17352fd4-aa37-5455-8e59-c104771d8e67)[Surgical Dental AssistantLive roleForever Smiles TurlockTurlock, California$41,600Posted May 10, 2026](/job/surgical-dental-assistant-at-forever-smiles-turlock-741c3616-dac8-57cf-9376-08c7f75a2045)[Registered Dental AssistantLive roleForever Smiles TurlockTurlock, California$37,440Posted May 9, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-forever-smiles-turlock-99954e59-22fb-543a-afe8-1cfb5cc2c23b) [Explore all 5 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Merced%2C+CA) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Merced: 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 Merced? Metaintro tracks 5 live dental assistant openings from 4 employers in the Merced, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Merced? Forever Smiles Turlock, Camarena Health, Choice Healthcare Services, and Sonrava Health have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 4 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 Merced. [Fresno, CA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/fresno-ca)[Stockton, CA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/stockton-ca)[San Jose, CA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/san-jose-ca)[Salinas, CA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/salinas-ca)[Oakland, CA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/oakland-ca)[Sacramento, CA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/sacramento-ca) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Merced market. [Medical Assistant](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/merced-ca)[All roles in Merced](/jobs/locations/merced-ca) 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 Merced 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+Merced%2C+CA)[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)