Dental Assistant Jobs in Illinois
137 live dental assistant listings in Illinois from 62 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 43.
Dental Assistant
GPS Dental
Dental Assistant
Park Family Dental
Experienced Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Epic Periodontics and Implant Center
Dental Assistant
Best Endodontics of Evanston
Orthodontic Clinician
Smile Doctors
Dental Assistant
Chicago Kidds pediatric Dentistry
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant (Minimum 2 years of Dental Assisting Experience Required)
Pinnacle Dental Group - Clarendon Hills
Dental Assistant **MUST HAVE DENTAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE**
Berwyn Dental Clinic
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Dental Assistant
Great Rivers Dental
Dental Assistant - II
Howard Brown Health
Dental Assistant Or Registered Dental Assistant (1 year experience required)
Modern Smiles
Dental Assistant
Shawnee Health Service
Dental Assistant
Total Care Dental
Experienced Dental Assistant - Fast-Paced, Modern Digital Practice
Signature Dental Care
Full – Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates
Dental Assistant
DecisionOne Dental Partners
Dental Assistant, EFDA
Valparaiso Family Dentistry
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental
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Post a Job →Dental Assistant Requirements 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 →Dental Assistant Salary in Illinois
Statewide Illinois figures for dental assistants.
Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Illinois
62 employers have 137 open dental assistant roles in Illinois, led by Heartland Dental with 43 openings.
Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Illinois
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across Illinois 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 Illinois right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 137 live dental assistant openings in Illinois. They come from 62 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 Illinois?
The Illinois listings currently come from 62 employers, including Heartland Dental (43), Orthodontic Experts (12), and Smile Brands (9). 59 other employers have openings too.
05Which Illinois cities have the most dental assistants openings?
Across the Illinois listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Chicago (22), Naperville (6), O'Fallon (6), Bloomington (5), and Peoria (5).