Dental Assistant Jobs in Rockford, IL
4 live dental assistant listings in Rockford, IL from 2 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 3.
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The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Rockford 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 Rockford
2 employers have 4 open dental assistant roles in Rockford, led by Heartland Dental 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 Rockford 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 Rockford, IL right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 4 live dental assistant openings in Rockford, IL. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Rockford?
The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Rockford area is $45,970 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 Rockford?
The Rockford listings currently come from 2 employers, including Heartland Dental (3) and Imagen Dental Partners (1).