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Dental Assistant Jobs in Aurora, IL

2 live dental assistant listings in Aurora, IL from 2 employers.

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Dental Assistant (Pediatric)

BPD

Aurora, IL~$37k–$44k/yr
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Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Experts

Aurora, IL~$42k–$50k/yr

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Illinois

Statewide Illinois figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Aurora.

Illinois median
$48,610
BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025
Illinois range
$40,390–$56,860
vs. national
+1%
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in Illinois

Dental assistant practice in Illinois is regulated by the Illinois Board of Dentistry.

Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Illinois Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Aurora

2 employers have 2 open dental assistant roles in Aurora.

BPD1 openOrthodontic Experts1 open

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About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across the Aurora area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Aurora, IL right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 2 live dental assistant openings in Aurora, IL. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Illinois?

The Illinois median for dental assistants is $48,610 a year, +1% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Illinois?

The Illinois Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Illinois. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Illinois requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Aurora?

The Aurora listings currently come from 2 employers, including BPD (1) and Orthodontic Experts (1).