Dental Assistant Jobs in Antioch, IL

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Elite Dental Partners

Dental Assistant

We are seeking a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment....

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Dental Assistant - Entry Level

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Lake Geneva, WI (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Geneva, WI (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 2 days ago

When you join our team as an Entry-Level Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

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Dental Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

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Dental Assistant - Experience required. Privately owned office.

  • Barrington, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Barrington, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Privately owned dental office seeking dental assistant to join our team. About us: We are a small boutique style fee for service office seeking an experienced dental assistant....

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Hygiene Assistant

  • Heartland Dental
  • Fox Lake, IL (6 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fox Lake, IL (6 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Hygiene Assistant Fox Lake Dental Care is looking for a Hygiene Assistant to join our team. This is the perfect role for someone with little to no dental experience to join a world-class...

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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

  • Elite Dental Partners
  • Johnsburg, IL (12 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Johnsburg, IL (12 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment....

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Dental Assistant

  • Nuvia Dental Implant Center
  • Arlington Heights, IL (24 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (24 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 11 days ago

assistant lead, regional dental assistants leads, and a dental assistant operations manager who all started as a dental assistant with Nuvia and has the knowledge to help you grow in your skill set...

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General Dental Assistant

  • United Dental Partners
  • Crystal Lake, IL (17 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (17 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description We are looking for A Full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice!...

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Dental Assistant

  • Webster Dental Care
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Dental Assistant 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 1475 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Webster Dental Care 87 reviews Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 46...

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Bilingual Ortho Dental Assistant - Part Time

  • Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Assistant!...

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Dental Assistant - Entry Level

  • Aspen Dental
  • McHenry, IL (12 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (12 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 18 days ago

When you join our team as an Entry-Level Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives....

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Dental Assistant

  • Dental Care Alliance
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Position Overview:As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment....

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Orthodontic Assistant (Waukegan)

  • Orthodontic Experts
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: At Orthodontic Experts, we are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the standard of orthodontic excellence. With 32 locations...

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Dental Assistant (Waukegan)

  • DENTAL DREAMS
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 21 days ago

The Role : Dental Dreams LLC in Waukegan, IL, is hiring Dental Assistants to join our talented and dedicated team....

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Dental Assistant

  • Aspen Ridge Dental
  • Antioch, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Antioch, IL
  • 30+ days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

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Demographic Data for Antioch, IL

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Antioch, IL

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Antioch, IL offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.3%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Antioch, IL
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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