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Average Salary
$42,490/year
Job Growth
6 (2024-2034)
Dental Practices
1,750+
Population 65+
17.2
Training Cost
FREE
Sunflower State offers excellent opportunities for dental assistants with 1,750+ dental practices and a population where 17.2 are over 65.
Kansas dental assistants earn $42,490 annually on average, with experienced DAs earning $45,000 - $51,500.
6 projected job growth through 2034 as dental care demand increases across Kansas.
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Kansas requires dental assistants to register with the Kansas Dental Board. Registration is required for expanded functions and radiography. Basic dental assistants working under direct supervision may work without registration. Kansas offers Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) credentials through approved training.
Kansas requires dental assistants to complete a Board-approved radiography course (minimum 8 hours) and pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or Kansas state exam. Certification must be renewed with continuing education requirements.
Largest market, KU Medical Center proximity
South-central Kansas hub, aircraft industry
State capital, government employees
KU main campus, college town
Affluent KC suburb, premium practices
Kansas offers diverse dental employment opportunities from DSO networks to academic institutions.
Employees: 400+
Facilities: 18+ locations
Location: Multiple KS locations
National DSO with Kansas presence offering structured career development.
View Careers →Employees: 300+
Facilities: 15+ locations
Location: Multiple KS locations
Doctor-led DSO with growing Kansas footprint.
View Careers →Employees: 150+
Facilities: Dental clinics
Location: 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
Academic medical center with dental services, no dental school but dental programs.
View Careers →Employees: 200+
Facilities: 8 locations
Location: Wichita area
Community health center serving Wichita's diverse and underserved populations.
View Careers →Employees: 150+
Facilities: 10 locations
Location: Southeast Kansas
Community health center serving rural Southeast Kansas communities.
View Careers →Employees: 100+
Facilities: 5 locations
Location: Kansas City metro
Community health center serving Kansas City metro's underserved populations.
View Careers →Employees: 75+
Facilities: 3 locations
Location: Wichita
Community health center serving Wichita's North Side communities.
View Careers →Employees: 2,600+
Facilities: 1,450+ practices
Location: Statewide
Diverse private practices from Kansas City suburbs to rural western Kansas.
View Careers →Jennifer H.
Overland Park • Private Practice
"Johnson County practices serve great patients. Premium pay reflects higher expectations."
2024-11
Michael R.
Wichita • GraceMed
"Community health work is rewarding. Diverse patient population keeps it interesting."
2024-10
Amanda T.
Lawrence • University Practice
"College town energy is fun. KU students are great patients."
2024-09
Kansas dental assistants earn an average of $42,490 annually ($20.43/hour). Entry-level positions start at $34,500-$38,500, while experienced DAs earn $45,000-$51,500. Johnson County suburbs pay highest at $43,000-$51,000. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
Basic dental assistants in Kansas can work under direct dentist supervision without registration. However, registration with the Kansas Dental Board is required for expanded functions and radiography certification. EFDA credentials require additional approved training.
EHired's free online program can be completed in 4-8 weeks. Kansas radiography certification requires an 8-hour approved course plus DANB RHS exam. The complete process typically takes 2-3 months from enrollment to employment.
Stable outlook with 6% projected growth through 2034. Kansas's 2.9 million population and 1,750 dental practices create consistent demand. Strong community health center presence provides additional employment opportunities in underserved areas.
Yes! EHired's training is completely free. You pay for Kansas radiography certification course and exam ($200-300) and any optional certifications when ready. Many Kansas employers reimburse certification costs.
Johnson County (Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood) leads with $43,000-$51,000 serving affluent KC suburbs. Kansas City metro (KS side) offers $41,000-$48,000. Wichita averages $40,000-$46,000 as Kansas's largest city by population.
Registered DAs in Kansas can perform expanded functions including coronal polishing, fluoride application, sealants, and impressions. Radiography certification is required to expose X-rays. All expanded functions require appropriate dentist supervision.
Yes! Kansas has strong FQHC presence including GraceMed and Hunter Health in Wichita, CHC of Southeast Kansas, and Swope Health in KC metro. These organizations serve underserved populations with potential loan repayment eligibility for qualifying positions.
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Enroll Free Today — No Credit Card RequiredKansas's dental workforce serves approximately 2.9 million residents through an estimated 1,750 dental practices. The Kansas City metro area (Kansas side) and Wichita contain the majority of dental employment, though opportunities extend across the state.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Kansas employed approximately 4,800 dental assistants in May 2024, earning a median annual wage of $42,490. Kansas's moderate cost of living provides solid purchasing power despite wages below the national median.
Kansas does not have a dental school, though the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City operates dental programs and clinics. Dental assistants seeking academic settings can find opportunities at KU Medical Center and various dental hygiene programs statewide.
Johnson County—including Overland Park, Olathe, and Leawood—represents Kansas's most affluent area with premium dental practices serving professional populations. These suburbs consistently offer the state's highest dental assistant wages.
Community health centers play significant roles in Kansas dental care. GraceMed and Hunter Health in Wichita, CHC of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg, and Swope Health in Kansas City serve diverse and underserved populations with potential loan repayment benefits.
Western Kansas and rural areas face dental provider shortages, creating opportunities for dental assistants interested in small-town practice settings. These positions may offer incentives and community integration that urban practices cannot match.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023; BLS OEWS May 2024; ADA Health Policy Institute; DANB.