--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Newark, NJ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/newark-nj" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/newark-nj" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/newark-nj/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Newark, NJ # Dental Assistant Jobs in Newark, NJ 10 dental assistant openings are live in the Newark, NJ area from 8 employers, led by Rutgers University, Avon Dental Group, and Dental Care Alliance. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Newark%2C+NJ)[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** : 10 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Newark market. **Companies hiring** : 8 : 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 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 10 Hiring employers 8 Salary coverage 90% 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 Newark - 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+Newark%2C+NJ)[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 Newark, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 10 live roles tracked in this market. - 8 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Newark%2C+NJ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Newark Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 10 dental assistant openings across 8 employers establish the current Newark opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Rutgers University is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 10 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 Newark market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 8 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Rutgers University logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.edu%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Frutgers_edu%2Ffavicon.ico) Rutgers UniversityEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/rutgers-university)[![Avon Dental Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avondentalgroup.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-144.png&sig=QK67oplphr_zk6CmXZN6MvBgsixGvnjqtyyULByXAaQ) Avon Dental GroupStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/avon-dental)[![Dental Care Alliance logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalcarealliance.net%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fdentalcarealliance%2Fimages%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=FxiOAESRjs4c4WDijNtFd03QhBGmoB6phbWBmHzCDdc) Dental Care AllianceStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/dental-care-alliance)![GEDC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dgedc.com%26sz%3D128) GEDCEmployer profile1Open roles [![Nuva Smile logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnuvasmile.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Foriginal-2-1-1.svg&sig=1PH0ukUDYtphoMae9MJQHlnH4puQSglxstSsfLz1nSs) Nuva SmileTop of market1Open roles](/company/nuva-smile) Sun River HealthStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![The Smilist logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fthesmilist.com.ico&sig=rp9oYkv0O0jzfUI2oCVRJesIAFmPYMLsfvXY--bQjUk) The SmilistEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/the-smilist) Town Center Family Dental - LindenStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 10 of 10 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Expanded Duty Dental AssistantLive roleRutgers UniversityNewark, New Jersey$59,051Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/expanded-duty-dental-assistant-at-rutgers-university-a4dc9c91-58a5-592b-97fe-93a4db011e84)[Dental AssistantLive roleThe SmilistYonkers, New York$45,760Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-the-smilist-3a97632c-4f7b-5c03-9ac3-d1f6e7299fa3)[Part Time Traveling Oral Surgery Dental AssistantEntry-levelGEDCElizabeth, New JerseyPosted Oct 22, 2026](/job/part-time-traveling-oral-surgery-dental-assistant-at-gedc-7c1c88b2-db58-5f9e-85ea-4bcc4670f74d)[Dental Assistant IILive roleRutgers UniversityNewark, New Jersey$24Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-ii-at-rutgers-university-7d5a1a0a-2656-5ddd-93e7-ba9fae993eff)[Dental AssistantLive roleNuva SmilePaterson, New Jersey$58,240Posted Oct 16, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-nuva-smile-a5ac6641-d01c-5b40-adad-14a1cbb1fdc9)[Dental Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)Live roleRutgers UniversityNewark, New Jersey$53,227Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-multiple-vacancies-at-rutgers-university-919214d0-03e5-536f-a65c-469bd1249694)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelTown Center Family Dental - LindenJersey City, New Jersey$52,000Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-dfc86953-b147-539c-8fdc-1e95206179ab)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelDental Care AllianceYonkers, New York$41,600Posted Sep 16, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-dental-care-alliance-f9ad1b05-1261-5227-9393-632402d43701) #### More dental assistant openings in Newark - [Dental Assistant - PT Part-Time · Avon Dental Group](/job/dental-assistant-pt-part-time-at-avon-dental-group-5dce14ef-f2dd-5ff0-a8f5-afeb996f0b9e) - [Registered Dental Assistant/Patient Representative - Yonkers - Full Time · Sun River Health](/job/registered-dental-assistant-patient-representative-yonkers-full-time-1c973c42-b6b2-52f3-84fd-061264f198e0) [Explore all 10 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Newark%2C+NJ) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Newark: 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 Newark? Metaintro tracks 10 live dental assistant openings from 8 employers in the Newark, NJ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Newark? Rutgers University, Avon Dental Group, Dental Care Alliance, and GEDC have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 8 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 Newark. 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