Dental Assistant Jobs in Portland

18 positions available in Portland. Showing the 8 best matches below. Manufacturing, outdoor brands, healthcare, and creative industries

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Dental Sterilization Technician & Patient Coordinator

USMontavilla Dental Arts • Portland, OR, US

onsite 4d ago
$45,760 - $52,000
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Dental Assistant/EFDA

USEast City Dental • Portland, OR, US

onsite 13d ago
$41,600 - $62,400
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Dental Office Manager

USSerene Dental • Portland, OR, US

onsite 23d ago
$65,000 - $80,000
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Dental Assistant (EFDA)

USMultco • Portland, OR

~ $44,300 - $60,500
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Dentist

USMultco • Portland, OR

~ $44,300 - $60,500
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Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist - Mobile Clinic Van

USMultco • Portland, OR

~ $93,800 - $167,700
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Dental Assistant - Surgical

USClearChoice Dental Implant Centers • Portland, OR, US

onsite 27d ago
$49,920 - $60,320
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Dentist - Casual Interest Pool (Casual Professional II)

USPortlandcc • Portland Community College, Portland, OR

~ $44,300 - $60,500

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What Does a Dental Assistant Do?

Dental assistants work four-handed with the dentist: instruments, suction, impressions, X-rays, sterilisation and the patient's nerves. A good assistant makes the chair faster and the patient calmer.

Dental Assistant Salary in Portland

The median salary for a Dental Assistant in Portland is $51,138 per year. The range is $44K - $60K (P10: $39,312, P90: $69,120). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $38K - $52K. In Europe: €24K - €33K. Cost of living in Portland is high compared to other cities.

Most In-Demand Skills

Chairside Assisting Sterilization Dental X-rays Patient Comfort Practice Software Inventory

The Portland Job Market

Manufacturing, outdoor brands, healthcare, and creative industries. Manufacturing, consumer brands, and healthcare anchor a market with strong creative industries.

Top industries: Manufacturing, Outdoor & Consumer Brands, Healthcare, Creative Industries.

TriMet provides solid public transit; tech companies prioritize remote work and flexible hours culturally.

Career Path & 2026 Trends

Assistants progress to expanded-function roles, dental hygiene (with schooling), treatment coordination or practice management. Dental practices everywhere are short of assistants in 2026; practices increasingly fund the certifications themselves to secure staff.

Interview Tip

Mention how you handle a fearful patient and a running schedule at once — dentists hire for composure as much as for technique.

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