Orthodontist Jobs in Rockford, IL
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Statewide Illinois figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Rockford.
Orthodontist Licensing in Illinois
Orthodontist practice in Illinois is regulated by the Illinois Board of Dentistry.
Scope of practice — what an orthodontist 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
Illinois licenses orthodontists as dentists first, so the state's dentist licensure rules apply — and Illinois also issues a separate specialty license, and a dentist may not hold out as a specialist without it.
Check its requirements with the Illinois Board of Dentistry.
About This Role
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who aligns teeth and corrects bites using braces and clear aligners.
Dental practices across the Rockford area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.