Dental Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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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United Dental Partners

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Full Job Description We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Arlington Heights, IL....

UDC Services, LLC

Dental Assistant

  • Long Grove, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Long Grove, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Assistant certification or equivalent experience Prior dental assisting experience preferred Coronal polishing certificate a plus....

Dental Assistant

  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Endodontic Dental Assistant Cameo Dental Specialists Elmhurst, IL Cameo Dental Specialists is a rapidly growing dental specialty group looking for an Endodontic Assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 hours ago

assisting experience with CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification Licensure/ Certification: CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification or equivalent OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity...

Dental Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

. - Preferred: coronal polishing certificate....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Rockford, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 15 hours ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Woodstock, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 15 hours 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....

Dental Assistant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Qualifications: 2 years minimum Dental Assistant experience is required. Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification or state license is required....

Dental Assistant

  • Carbondale, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Carbondale, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Dental Assistant II - Experience Required (CS25-189)

  • Alton, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 3 days ago

Have**\ Knowledge and techniques needed in dental procedures and medicine pertaining to dental assistance (e.g., knowledge of four-handed dentistry)....

Dental Assistant

  • Harwood Heights, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Harwood Heights, IL
  • 4 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Dental Assistant: Norridge IL. Limited clinical duties under direction of dentist....

Dental Assistant (Waukegan)

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 6 days ago

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

Full-Time Dental Assistant

  • Aurora, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 7 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...

Dental Assistant - $1,500 Sign On Bonus

  • Shorewood, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Shorewood, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join the Shorewood Dream Team Dental Assistant Wanted!...

Dental Assistant (Aurora)

  • Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 8 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Illinois offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

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



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