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Dental Assistant Jobs in Peoria, IL

5 live dental assistant listings in Peoria, IL from 2 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 4.

Open Positions5 live
Aspen Dental logo

Dental Assistant - Entry Level

Aspen Dental

Peoria, IL~$40k–$44k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Peoria, IL~$35k–$56k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Peoria, IL~$35k–$56k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Peoria, IL~$35k–$56k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental

Peoria, IL~$35k–$56k/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 Peoria.

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 Peoria

2 employers have 5 open dental assistant roles in Peoria, led by Heartland Dental with 4 openings.

Heartland Dental4 openAspen Dental1 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 Peoria area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Assistant Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental assistant openings in Peoria, 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 Peoria?

The Peoria listings currently come from 2 employers, including Heartland Dental (4) and Aspen Dental (1).