Dental Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL

Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dental Assistant
  • Destiny Dental
  • Lansing, IL FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to Destiny Dental Care
    We are a fast pace growing dental company seeking a Dental Assistant for our busy, family practice in Lansing, IL. We were founded with the goal of providing convenient access to high quality, affordable dental care for the communities we serve by empowering our team of highly skilled dental professionals. Our dental offices are designed with the entire family in mind. We see patients of all ages.
    Responsibilities::

    • Assist the Dentists, performing the full range of chairside duties
    • Perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment
    • Manage dental supplies and records
    • Make patients comfortable in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records
    • Hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
    • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, and prepare tray setups for dental procedures
    • Sometimes prepare materials for making impressions and restorations, and process dental x-ray film as directed by a dentist
    • Make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions and clean and polish removable appliances
    Qualifications::
    • Knowledge of dental assisting (1 year a plus)
    • Basic computer knowledge
    • Knowledge of dental instruments
    • Excellent customer service and leadership skills
    • Ability to multi-task efficiently
    • Knowledge of Dentrix
    • Knowledge of treatment planning a plus
    • Xray certification a plus
    • Coronal polishing/sealant certification a plus
    • Spanish speaking a plus
  • 21 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Destiny Dental
  • Oak Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to Destiny Dental Care We are a fast pace growing dental company seeking a Dental Assistant for our busy, family practice in Oak Park, IL. We were founded with the goal of providing convenient...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Destiny Dental
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to Destiny Dental Care We are a fast pace growing dental company seeking a Dental Assistant for our busy, family practice in SE Chicago. We were founded with the goal of providing convenient a...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Dental assistant
  • Aspen Dental
  • Lockport, IL FULL_TIME
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You F irst, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO) . Our best-in-class training program, competiti...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Dental assistant
  • Aspen Dental
  • Bloomingdale, IL FULL_TIME
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You F irst, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO) . Our best-in-class training program, competiti...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Farrell dental
  • Lockport, IL FULL_TIME
  • Our Dental Practice is seeking an energetic, friendly, skilled, hard-working, dedicated and organized Dental Assistant to join us. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.Full time needed.We are willing to ...
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0 Dental Assistant jobs found in Chicago, IL area

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...
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Income Estimation for Dental Assistant jobs
$44,174 to $54,161
Chicago, Illinois area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

Dental Assistant in Rochester, MN
One of dental assistants’ most important priorities is providing patient care.
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Dental Assistant in Binghamton, NY
If you’re in a dental assisting role, whether as a hygienist, assistant, or technician, your duties might vary by practice, or even by state.
December 03, 2019
Dental Assistant in Honolulu, HI
However, assistants of all ages tend to stay in the career; a large percentage of part-time dental assistants have been in the field for 20+ years.
October 30, 2019