--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Rockford, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/rockford-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Dental Assistant market brief · Rockford, IL # Dental Assistant Jobs in Rockford, IL 12 dental assistant openings are live in the Rockford, IL area from 6 employers, led by Aspen Dental, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, and Elite Dental Partners. Data updated Oct 13, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 12 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Rockford market. **Companies hiring** : 6 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level4 jobs Level coverage is 33%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 12 Hiring employers 6 Salary coverage 100% Median experience Not enough data Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Rockford - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Rockford, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 12 live roles tracked in this market. - 6 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 13, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Rockford Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 12 dental assistant openings across 6 employers establish the current Rockford opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aspen Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 12 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Rockford market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 6 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalTop of market5Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Elite Dental Partners logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elitedentalpartners.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fcropped-favicon-180x180.png&sig=XwnSroKb-CorJzeVVf3I8Qali2vvCLJkyMp6vVho2fo) Elite Dental PartnersEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/elite-dental-partners) Huntley Smiles PLLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles Midwest DentalStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Specialty1 Partners logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialty1partners.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2FContactUs-3.jpg&sig=3G1jsh6kS08ThOvRht9Ha-ZNdouGoyJfY_OWJ7eLtCA) Specialty1 PartnersEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/specialty1-partners) Live opportunity sample · 12 of 12 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalWoodstock, Illinois$45,760Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-1be77728-1ccc-574a-b1d5-21fdc7b261b5)[Dental Assistant - Oral SurgeryLive roleElite Dental PartnersRockford, Illinois$41,600Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-elite-dental-partners-30f5a74c-2dc5-5f6f-a87b-b01babee55a0)[Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCWoodstock, Illinois$45,760Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-27f8d100-c9f6-597a-a02f-6eb791bac2eb)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalJanesville, Wisconsin$37,440Posted Sep 22, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-3fa695f9-9368-5d5e-8b3a-7b40e738964c)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-levelAspen DentalJanesville, Wisconsin$37,440Posted Sep 21, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-7a9db815-a750-55b9-8215-7f2755c93047)[Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCJanesville, Wisconsin$37,440Posted Sep 21, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-e78316f6-d6e4-56a8-8aec-8b9e170ecffc)[Dental AssistantLive roleSpecialty1 PartnersJanesville, Wisconsin$39,520Posted Sep 15, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-specialty1-partners-51763536-7f86-501b-a5e7-4e50364b34dd)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-level0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCJanesville, Wisconsin$37,440Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-71aa42cd-466a-5954-af94-f29f556cfa30) #### More dental assistant openings in Rockford - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-3d84ead7-90e7-529e-9f20-2d3a2411129f) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-ca0cd95e-7ac6-54d2-a8b1-1e0cb776e660) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-aaf741ca-6668-5eb2-a2f0-a87789b26e93) - [Dental Assistant · Huntley Smiles PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-huntley-smiles-pllc-91554af7-1f49-5a9f-bc33-d68250df28ee) [Explore all 12 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Rockford: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Rockford? Metaintro tracks 12 live dental assistant openings from 6 employers in the Rockford, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Rockford? Aspen Dental, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, Elite Dental Partners, and Huntley Smiles PLLC have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 6 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Rockford. 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