Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Open in 2 locations
United Dental Partners posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Illinois
2 openAurora, IL; Berwyn, IL (opens on this page)
Full Time · Posted 2mo ago
- $20–$24/hr
Chicago, IL (opens on this page)
Full Time · Posted 3mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $20.50–$23, across 40 jobs that state their pay. Dental assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $23.37 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description Role Overview We are looking for a full-time qualified Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our traveling Ortho team! The right applicant will have experience preparing ortho patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Orthodontist to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth. Responsibilities
- Help Orthodontist prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place
- Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand the Orthodontist the necessary tools at the appropriate time
- Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans
- This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care
Requirements
- Must be willing to travel between offices (mileage reimbursement)
- Previous ortho chairside assisting is preferred
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday
- Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality
- The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients
- Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential
Compensation Package and Benefits
- Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience
- Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!
- Dental/Vision
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible Spending account
- and more!
Job Types: Full-time - 40 hour work week with Company Overview United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care. We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire. COVID-19 considerations: We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Monday 8:30am-6pm Aurora B week
Tuesday 8:30am-6pm Aurora A week
Wednesday 8:30am-6pm Every week
Thursday 8:30am-6pm Aurora B week
Friday 8:30am-5pm Aurora every week but 2nd week of month is in Berwyn
Saturday 7:30am-2pm 2 a month with 1 in Aurora and 1 in Berwyn
From United Dental Partners's job posting for Aurora, IL; Berwyn, IL, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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