Scope of practice — what a dentist 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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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Illinois

Statewide Illinois figures for dentists.

Illinois median

$156,110

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Illinois range

$124,800–$272,510

vs. national

-9%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Illinois

6 employers have 29 open dentist roles in Illinois, led by Smile Brands with 12 openings.

Smile Brands12 open Heartland Dental8 open Elite Dental Partners5 open Westphalia Holdings2 open American Dental Associates1 open Lumio Dental1 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across Illinois hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in Illinois right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 29 live dentist openings in Illinois. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Illinois?

The Illinois median for dentists is $156,110 a year, -9% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Illinois?

The Illinois Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dentists in Illinois. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Illinois licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Illinois?

The Illinois listings currently come from 6 employers, including Smile Brands (12), Heartland Dental (8), and Elite Dental Partners (5). 3 other employers have openings too.

05Which Illinois cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Illinois listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Chicago (3), Rockford (3), Pekin (2), Champaign (1), and Effingham (1).

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