--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Richmond, VA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/richmond-va" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/richmond-va" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/richmond-va/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Richmond, VA # Dental Assistant Jobs in Richmond, VA 22 dental assistant openings are live in the Richmond, VA area from 12 employers, led by Lightwave Dental, Lone Peak Dental Group, and Virginia Family Dentistry. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$41,600 a year (median $38,480), from the 73% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Richmond%2C+VA)[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** : 22 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Richmond market. **Companies hiring** : 12 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $38,480 : 73% 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/richmond-va/entry-level)7 jobs Level coverage is 32%. 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 22 Hiring employers 12 Salary coverage 73% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 8 5 companies · $37,440 median Established employers 8 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,360 P50 $38,480 P75 $41,600 P90 $43,472 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 Richmond - 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+Richmond%2C+VA)[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 Richmond, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 22 live roles tracked in this market. - 12 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Richmond%2C+VA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Richmond Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 22 dental assistant openings across 12 employers establish the current Richmond opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Lightwave Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 22 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 Richmond 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. [![Lightwave Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lightwavedental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fcropped-lwd-favicon-180x180.jpeg&sig=BNEf8GNOH0eXuCNrjT3r2PirwN1FRceYf9ydD9DW3zk) Lightwave DentalEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/lightwave-dental)[![Lone Peak Dental Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lonepeakdentalgroup.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2Fcropped-LPDG-Logo-180x180.png&sig=E2IYm8k9nO1bx-L62GrBSal59hYs46FIHuAaynVlvXw) Lone Peak Dental GroupTop of market3Open roles](/company/lone-peak-dental-group)[![Virginia Family Dentistry logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvadentist.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2Fcropped-teethonly-square-180x180.png&sig=btWNkXrtW9WTa2PAoL2ZioxtVwMQ_YlR1YoLVCjdbok) Virginia Family DentistryEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/virginia-family-dentistry) AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams2Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[![Dental Dreams logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentaldreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fdynamik-gen%2Ftheme%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.png) Dental DreamsStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/dental-dreams) 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles Blu Prime SteakhouseEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 22 of 22 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-levelAspen DentalMidlothian, Virginia$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-6f0b1fe2-d3ac-565c-8293-da1402cf613f)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-level0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCMidlothian, Virginia$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-d706e315-e54f-5c3c-8a95-7152beddeffd)[Pediatric Dental Assistant -IronbridgeLive roleVirginia Family DentistryRichmond, Virginia$37,440Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/pediatric-dental-assistant-ironbridge-at-virginia-family-dentistry-0c397e4d-dafa-57c1-bef6-63a612e0ce56)[Dental AssistantLive roleDental365Laurel, Virginia$39,520Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-dental365-f641c08a-9c88-54ef-a9fe-333cbd772edf)[Dental Assistant ILive roleLightwave DentalRichmond, Virginia$45,760Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-i-at-lightwave-dental-81e9ba32-010a-5125-bac7-06d77f4aa986)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalMidlothian, Virginia$41,600Posted Oct 24, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-cf5e1582-c40c-5c90-8174-e55c5ae6cdab)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelQuadrantChester, Virginia$37,440Posted Oct 19, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-quadrant-inc-5ddee5dc-4366-55f8-a86f-95fe23169723)[Dental Assistant - GeneralLive roleLightwave DentalRichmond, Virginia$35,360Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-general-at-lightwave-dental-f5619fe5-3c56-58eb-8e0e-588ec2183f3f) #### More dental assistant openings in Richmond - [Dental Assistant · Smile Programs](/job/dental-assistant-at-smile-programs-1795812d-7806-596b-a04d-95366614f4b2) - [Dental Assistant I FT · Lone Peak Dental Group](/job/dental-assistant-i-ft-at-lone-peak-dental-group-4b092be0-7747-5625-8584-ba357b40e6da) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-d70cfad2-6df9-5a42-82fc-482ad3d4903e) - [Dental Assistant Part Time · Lone Peak Dental Group](/job/dental-assistant-part-time-at-lone-peak-dental-group-5ec20db2-ccf8-5d8c-b6e1-801ffdf383ea) - [Dental Assistant Part Time · Lone Peak Dental Group](/job/dental-assistant-part-time-at-lone-peak-dental-group-53016bc8-81a6-5d6f-8ad8-1c8577245108) - [Bilingual Dental Assistant · Dental Dreams](/job/bilingual-dental-assistant-at-dental-dreams-llc-4039a122-7a14-5b08-ba4e-48a340586b65) - [Bilingual Dental Assistant · Dental Dreams](/job/bilingual-dental-assistant-at-dental-dreams-f6ab0744-293a-50fc-8224-a8d62785d9a4) - [Dental Assistant · Blu Prime Steakhouse](/job/dental-assistant-at-blu-prime-steakhouse-5404ac3a-69a2-5e13-a521-42ed9ef3004c) - [Dental Assistant - General · Lightwave Dental](/job/dental-assistant-general-at-lightwave-dental-5a5460eb-ce22-529e-ad74-01eb5c1ef5c1) - [Perio Dental Assistant · Commonwealth Dentistry](/job/perio-dental-assistant-at-commonwealth-dentistry-9468aaa1-ca90-5acb-a3de-e5511a226a40) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-5affe85a-17b4-5c52-95f9-a6917c33077e) - [Dental Assistant - General · Lightwave Dental](/job/dental-assistant-general-at-lightwave-dental-b3f531c6-0795-5f2c-88a5-a43ed9216ae7) - [Dental Assistant -Midlothian · Virginia Family Dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-midlothian-at-virginia-family-dentistry-5e2197b4-1d34-5bb1-959b-5a010715c8ea) - [Dental Assistant -Short Pump · Virginia Family Dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-short-pump-at-virginia-family-dentistry-54bdb16d-cdec-526d-b50a-cc5a80d450e9) [Explore all 22 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Richmond%2C+VA) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Richmond: 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 Richmond? Metaintro tracks 22 live dental assistant openings from 12 employers in the Richmond, VA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Richmond pay? The median posted salary is $38,480 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $41,600. Based on the 73% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Richmond? Lightwave Dental, Lone Peak Dental Group, Virginia Family Dentistry, and AJ & Associates Dental, P.C. 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 Richmond. [Virginia Beach, VA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/virginia-beach-va)[Washington, DC](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/washington-dc)[Baltimore, MD](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/baltimore-md)[Durham, NC](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/durham-nc)[Greenville, NC](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/greenville-nc)[Roanoke, VA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/roanoke-va) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Richmond market. [Dental Hygienist](/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/richmond-va)[Medical Assistant](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/richmond-va)[All roles in Richmond](/jobs/locations/richmond-va) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Dental Assistant](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/richmond-va/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Richmond market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Richmond dental assistant market into your next move. 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