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Hire Dental Assistant in Tamil Nadu

21 active dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu from 19 employers, a median offer of ₹11,000 a month and 71% open to freshers.

Hiring market in Tamil Nadu

Active jobs
21
30 openings
Employers hiring
19
Median pay / month
₹11,000
₹10,000–₹14,000
Open to freshers
71%
New in 7 days
1
New in 30 days
2

From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026

Hiring market

Dental Assistant hiring in Tamil Nadu: what the data says

There are 21 active dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu from 19 employers, with 30 openings between them. 1 were posted in the last 7 days and 2 in the last 30.

The median advertised pay for dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu is ₹11,000 a month (21 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹10,000 and ₹14,000; the top tenth start at ₹16,500. Tamil Nadu pays 4% below the all-India median (₹11,500).

Median pay by experience: freshers ₹12,500 and 1–2 years ₹11,000. 71% of posts accept freshers, so entry-level hiring is the norm in Tamil Nadu.

Chennai (19) and Coimbatore (2) have the most openings in Tamil Nadu. Microsmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd, Durga Dental Clinic and Mr.Dentist, Maxillofacial Implant & Cosmetic Dental Clinic have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 100% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is graduate (67% of posts).

Monthly pay in Tamil Nadu

Advertised monthly pay percentiles from 21 posts
10th25thMedian75th90th
₹8,000₹10,000₹11,000₹14,000₹16,500
Advertised monthly pay percentiles from 21 posts

Pay by experience

Median monthly pay by experience
ExperiencePostsMedian
Fresher (0 years)15₹12,500
1–2 years6₹11,000
Full Dental Assistant salary benchmark in Tamil Nadu →

Compare

How Tamil Nadu compares

Median monthly pay compared with other places
PlaceMedian payvs herePosts with pay
Tamil Nadu₹11,000—21
India₹11,500+5%683
Karnataka₹12,500+14%86
Telangana₹11,000+0%44
Maharashtra₹11,500+5%265

Employment type

  • Full-time100% · 21

Work mode

  • On-site100% · 21

Qualification asked

  • Graduate67% · 14
  • 12th pass33% · 7

Cities

Where in Tamil Nadu the jobs are

Jobs and median pay by city
CityActive jobsMedian pay
Chennai19₹12,500
Coimbatore2—

Competition for talent

Who else is hiring in Tamil Nadu

  1. 1.Microsmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd3 posts
  2. 2.Durga Dental Clinic1 post
  3. 3.Mr.Dentist, Maxillofacial Implant & Cosmetic Dental Clinic1 post
  4. 4.Nandhini Dental Care1 post
  5. 5.Pearls Denta Care1 post
  6. 6.Procare dental center1 post
  7. 7.Sai multispeciality dental care(SMDC)1 post
  8. 8.Smile Partner Dental Care - Villivakkam, Chennai1 post

Live on BetterJobs

Latest dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu

  • Dental AssistantReenu Smile Care Laser And Implant Centre · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
  • Dental AssistantSri Velan Dental Equipments · Chennai · Fresher · 15 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
  • Dental AssistantQuality Digital Dentistry · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
  • Dental AssistantMicrosmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
  • Dental AssistantAVM Smiles · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
  • Dental AssistantNK Smile And Profile Dental Clinic & Orthodontic Center · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
  • Dental AssistantVasanth Dental Centre · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
  • Dental AssistantApollo dental arumbakkam · Chennai · Fresher · 30 Sept₹15,000/month

Hiring guide

Employers posting dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu most often ask for Dentist.

Dental Assistant hiring guide

Frequently asked questions

How much do dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu pay?

The median advertised pay is ₹11,000 a month, from 21 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹10,000 and ₹14,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹12,500.

How many dental assistant jobs are open in Tamil Nadu right now?

21 active posts from 19 employers (30 openings). 1 were added in the last 7 days and 2 in the last 30 days.

Can I hire freshers for dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu?

Yes — 71% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹12,500 a month.

Which cities have the most dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu?

Chennai (19) and Coimbatore (2).

Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Tamil Nadu?

Employers with the most live posts: Microsmiles Dental care Pvt Ltd (3), Durga Dental Clinic (1), Mr.Dentist, Maxillofacial Implant & Cosmetic Dental Clinic (1), Nandhini Dental Care (1) and Pearls Denta Care (1).