Endodontist Jobs in Illinois

Endodontist jobs in Illinois are concentrated in private dental group practices, hospital-affiliated oral health programs, and dental service organizations, with openings for new graduates through experienced specialists across the state. Chicago, Aurora, and Springfield drive most of the hiring, and established employers such as Aspen Dental, Pacific Dental Services, and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry maintain a consistent presence. The most sought-after specialties include surgical endodontics, retreatment procedures, and microsurgery using cone-beam CT imaging. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerAspen Dental
Top cityPeoria, IL
Cities hiring11
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Aspen Dental
Endodontist - Champaign, IL
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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
Aspen Dental
East Peoria, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$8,000 - $12k
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
Aspen Dental
Peoria, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$8,000 - $12k
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
Aspen Dental
Champaign, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$8,000 - $12k
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
Aspen Dental
Springfield, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$8,000 - $12k/yr
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
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Endodontist - Champaign, IL
Aspen Dental
Danville, Illinois
Business Operations
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Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$8,000 - $12k
Doctoral degree
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Endodontist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Peoria
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Lansing
1 job
Mattoon
1 job
Danville
1 job
Champaign
1 job
Galesburg
1 job
Schaumburg
1 job
East Peoria
1 job

Endodontist Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental8 open roles
Areo Dental
Areo Dental1 open role
Midwestern University
Midwestern University1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in endodontist jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois dental license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Completed two-year accredited endodontics residency program following a DDS or DMD degree
  • Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Endodontists
  • Proficiency with cone-beam computed tomography systems and rotary instrumentation
  • Experience performing non-surgical root canal therapy and apical microsurgery
  • Strong patient communication skills in high-volume group practice or clinic environments

Endodontist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a endodontist in Illinois?

To work as an endodontist in Illinois, you must hold an active dental license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires completing an accredited dental school program earning a DDS or DMD, passing the National Board Dental Examination, and completing a clinical licensing exam accepted in Illinois. After licensure, a two-year accredited postdoctoral endodontics residency is required to practice as a specialist. Board certification through the American Board of Endodontists strengthens your standing with most Illinois employers.

How much do endodontists make in Illinois?

Endodontists in Illinois earn a median of about $250,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $155,250 for the lowest 10% to over $276,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire endodontists in Illinois?

Employers hiring endodontists in Illinois right now include Aspen Dental, Areo Dental, and Midwestern University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois has a particularly active dental service organization sector, and large group practice networks headquartered in or near Chicago consistently post openings across the metro and into suburban and downstate markets.

Which Illinois cities have the most endodontist jobs?

The Illinois cities with the most endodontist openings are Peoria, Quincy, and Lansing. Chicago's density of dental group practices, hospital oral health programs, and dental schools drives the largest share of postings, while suburban cities like Aurora and Naperville see steady demand tied to large multi-location dental service organizations that have expanded beyond the city core into high-growth residential corridors.

Are there remote endodontist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Endodontics is a hands-on specialty requiring direct patient care, so in-person work is the norm. About 0% of endodontist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively administrative or consulting roles, such as clinical director oversight or insurance review, rather than direct patient treatment positions.

How can I get hired as a endodontist in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited endodontics residency, which Illinois institutions such as the University of Illinois Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry have historically offered, giving new specialists supervised clinical hours that satisfy employer requirements. Large dental service organizations in Illinois commonly hire associates directly out of residency. Candidates can also transition from general dentistry into endodontics-focused associate roles at group practices, where case volume and mentorship allow skill development before moving into a specialist position.

Where can I find and apply to endodontist jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to endodontist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from dental groups, hospital systems, and dental service organizations across the state. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.

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