Dental Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL
22 live dental assistant listings in Chicago, IL from 19 employers — Orthodontic Experts has the most openings with 3.
Dental Assistant
Park Family Dental
Orthodontic Clinician
Smile Doctors
Dental Assistant - II
Howard Brown Health
Dental Assistant Or Registered Dental Assistant (1 year experience required)
Modern Smiles
Dental Assistant
Total Care Dental
Full – Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates
Dental Orthodontic Assistant
Impress
Dental Assistant
ADVANTAGE DENTAL CARE
Dental Assistant
Dental Dreams
Dental Assistant-Edison Park
Maya Dental Service
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Care
Dental Assistant
PerioCraft
Dental Assistant
Western Dental / Sonrava Health
General Dental Assistant
United Dental Partners
Traveling Registered Dental Assistant
Jet Dental
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Experts
Dental Assistant
American Dental Associates
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Experts
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Experts
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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
19 employers have 22 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 September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 22 live dental assistant openings in Chicago, IL. They come from 19 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 19 employers, including Orthodontic Experts (3), Smile Brands (2), and ADVANTAGE DENTAL CARE (1). 16 other employers have openings too.