--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Santa Maria, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/santa-maria-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-15T05:30:12.226Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/santa-maria-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/santa-maria-ca/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Santa Maria, CA # Dental Assistant Jobs in Santa Maria, CA 5 dental assistant openings are live in the Santa Maria, CA area from 4 employers, led by Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants, Aspen Dental, and Midwest Dental. Data updated Oct 15, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Santa+Maria%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 Santa Maria 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 Not enough postings in this market expose reliable level signals yet. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 5 Hiring employers 4 Salary coverage 80% Median experience Not enough data 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 Santa Maria - 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+Santa+Maria%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 Santa Maria, 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 15, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Santa+Maria%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants 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 Santa Maria 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. Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental ImplantsStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) Midwest DentalStartups & 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. [Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalSan Luis Obispo, California$47,840Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-61056cee-fe3c-5d29-8009-cbb616eea310)[Ortho Dental AssistantLive roleSonrava HealthArroyo Grande, CaliforniaPosted Sep 11, 2026](/job/ortho-dental-assistant-at-sonrava-health-9d75cb3a-d4c7-5d42-883c-984278b4d02f)[Dental Assistant (with RDA)Live roleMidwest DentalSan Luis Obispo, California$54,080Posted Aug 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-86267c1a-9c18-5e8d-aad0-db77e0438785)[Dental AssistantLive roleComprehensive Periodontics & Dental ImplantsSanta Maria, California$45,760Posted May 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-comprehensive-periodontics-and-dental-implants-09844765-271a-5f25-a337-14f90efc8d17)[Dental AssistantLive roleComprehensive Periodontics & Dental ImplantsSan Luis Obispo, California$45,760Posted Apr 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-comprehensive-periodontics-and-dental-implants-51cfd50e-7af9-5c60-a60c-f4b866cee6f7) [Explore all 5 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Santa+Maria%2C+CA) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Santa Maria: 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 Santa Maria? Metaintro tracks 5 live dental assistant openings from 4 employers in the Santa Maria, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Santa Maria? Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants, Aspen Dental, Midwest Dental, 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 Santa Maria. 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