Dental Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL
19 live dental assistant listings in Chicago, IL from 14 employers — Orthodontic Experts has the most openings with 3.
Dental Assistant
American Dental Associates
Experienced Dental Assistant
American Dental Associates
Experienced Dental Assistant
American Dental Associates, Ltd
Dental Assistant
ADVANTAGE DENTAL CARE
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Experts
Dental Assistant North Chicago Area
Dental 360 & Associates
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with sealant and coronal polishing certificate
Dentistsrus
Dental Assistant
Western Dental / Sonrava Health
Dental Assistant
Magnificent Mile Family Dental
General Dental Assistant
United Dental Partners
Dental Assistant
Smile Haven Dentistry
Dental Assistant - General Dentistry Full time Days
Northwestern Medicine
Dental Assistant
Smile Haven
Dental Assistant
Dental 360 & Associates
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Experts
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Experts
Dental Assistant
Western Dental / Sonrava Health
Dental/Clinical Assistant
Comprehensive Mobile Care
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands
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The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Chicago area.
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
Dental assistant requirements in Illinois →Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Chicago
14 employers have 19 open dental assistant roles in Chicago, led by Orthodontic Experts with 3 openings.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across the Chicago area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Chicago, IL right now?
As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 19 live dental assistant openings in Chicago, IL. They come from 14 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Chicago?
The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Chicago area is $48,950 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, 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 Chicago?
The Chicago listings currently come from 14 employers, including Orthodontic Experts (3), American Dental Associates (2), and Dental 360 & Associates (2). 11 other employers have openings too.