--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in St. Louis, MO | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/st-louis-mo" 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/st-louis-mo" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/st-louis-mo/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · St. Louis, MO # Dental Assistant Jobs in St. Louis, MO 16 dental assistant openings are live in the St. Louis, MO area from 11 employers, led by Trustees of University of Pennsylvania, Big Smiles, and Elite Dental Partners. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[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** : 16 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the St. Louis market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : 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-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/st-louis-mo/entry-level)5 jobs Level coverage is 31%. 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 16 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 56% Median experience 3.0 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 St. Louis - 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+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[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 St. Louis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 16 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in St. Louis Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 16 dental assistant openings across 11 employers establish the current St. Louis opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Trustees of University of Pennsylvania is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 16 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 St. Louis market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Trustees of University of PennsylvaniaStartups & growing teams3Open roles ![Big Smiles logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dbigsmiles.com%26sz%3D128) Big SmilesEmployer profile2Open roles [![Elite Dental Partners logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elitedentalpartners.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fcropped-favicon-180x180.png&sig=XwnSroKb-CorJzeVVf3I8Qali2vvCLJkyMp6vVho2fo) Elite Dental PartnersStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/elite-dental-partners)[![Lumio Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Flumiodental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FLeanorMobile.png) Lumio DentalEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/lumio-dental)[![360Care logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2F360care.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F03%2Ffavicon-1.png&sig=RIzUsSRzCeLeaGBjvONoLa1z-cT7q5g1cgxjdL50EfI) 360CareTop of market1Open roles](/company/360care)[![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[![Compass Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcompasshealthnetwork.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2Fcropped-arrows-only-01-180x180.webp&sig=hiEYggM7HGttBa2GzBSm8LJxu4LscJS1gERj_uSS8w0) Compass HealthStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/compass-health)[![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/midwest-dental) Live opportunity sample · 16 of 16 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Surgical Dental AssistantEntry-levelSTL Dentures and Implants LLCSaint Louis, Missouri$45,760Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/surgical-dental-assistant-at-stl-dentures-and-implants-llc-5f697501-d5a5-509b-93f2-6653fed9bdde)[Dental Assistant at St. Louis Pediatric DentistryLive roleSpecialty Dental BrandsChesterfield, MissouriPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-st-louis-pediatric-dentistry-at-specialty-dental-e4906f80-6692-54ef-afc2-1c9b630df28a)[Dental Assistant - Ballwin Family SmilesLive roleLumio DentalBallwin, MissouriPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-ballwin-family-smiles-at-lumio-dental-8e6c12f9-dbd3-5c12-ae71-1873968fc02a)[Dental Assistant - Ballwin Family SmilesLive roleLumio DentalBallwin, MissouriPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-ballwin-family-smiles-at-lumio-dental-fb2e7084-e82e-59c0-9624-97154e3fe033)[Mobile Dental AssistantLive role360CareSaint Louis, MissouriPosted Oct 22, 2026](/job/mobile-dental-assistant-at-360care-7cb8f497-2658-5e12-8079-30df0d646f73)[Dental AssistantLive roleElite Dental PartnersSaint Louis, Missouri$45,760Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-elite-dental-partners-0b7a1d70-4d1e-59da-a38f-5a3e9bbbf9fb)[Expanded Functions Dental AssistantLive roleBig SmilesSaint Louis, MissouriPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/expanded-functions-dental-assistant-at-big-smiles-9f7d0547-7d35-5641-bc65-bc0284f54482)[Expanded Functions Dental AssistantLive roleBig SmilesSaint Louis, MissouriPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/expanded-functions-dental-assistant-at-big-smiles-b345df99-4f5f-52f9-823d-1b5f2fb3dd5e) #### More dental assistant openings in St. Louis - [Dental Assistant · Compass Health](/job/dental-assistant-at-compass-health-b989aae6-151f-587f-b38b-348ae5764f65) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-e41425ad-0f70-5ed1-aaaa-703ea58825e6) - [Expanded Functions Dental Assistant · Elite Dental Partners](/job/dental-assistant-at-elitedentalpartnersllc-ec1f015a-05c1-57d7-bfba-644296731254) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-ba6f6bae-7da2-5423-82e8-320ebb945167) - [Dental Assistant · People’s Health Centers, Inc.](/job/dental-assistant-at-peoples-health-centers-inc-a5a15cfc-1021-5c1b-a647-4283456dc187) - [Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice · Trustees of University of Pennsylvania](/job/dental-assistant-penn-dental-family-practice-at-trustees-of-12caa357-9269-5466-bdb8-cfbdc4df4b49) - [Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice · Trustees of University of Pennsylvania](/job/dental-assistant-penn-dental-family-practice-at-trustees-of-26ffa4b8-d09e-54f2-a12d-0be3e0f3c228) - [Dental Assistant, Penn Dental Family Practice · Trustees of University of Pennsylvania](/job/dental-assistant-penn-dental-family-practice-at-trustees-of-52e72ecc-ba97-55ea-bc72-caa258b07f4e) [Explore all 16 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO) ## Dental Assistant jobs in St. Louis: 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 St. Louis? Metaintro tracks 16 live dental assistant openings from 11 employers in the St. Louis, MO area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in St. Louis? Trustees of University of Pennsylvania, Big Smiles, Elite Dental Partners, and Lumio Dental have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 11 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 St. Louis. [Columbia, MO](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/columbia-mo) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the St. Louis market. [Dental Hygienist](/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/st-louis-mo)[Medical Assistant](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/st-louis-mo)[All roles in St. Louis](/jobs/locations/st-louis-mo) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Dental Assistant](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/st-louis-mo/entry-level) Built for career movement ## Turn the St. Louis 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+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[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)