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Dental Assistant | Modern Private Practice
Smile Haven Dental Studio | St. Charles, IL
Looking for more than just a job? Come grow with us.
At Smile Haven Dental Studio, we’re redefining what going to the dentist feels like. Our modern, boutique practice in the heart of downtown St. Charles combines exceptional dentistry with genuine relationships, advanced technology, and a team that truly enjoys coming to work every day.
We’re looking for someone who is positive, energetic, dependable, and excited to make a difference in patients’ lives. Whether you’re an experienced dental assistant or someone eager to begin a career in dentistry, we’d love to meet you. If you have the right attitude, strong work ethic, and a passion for helping people, we’re happy to teach the rest.
What makes Smile Haven different?
✨ A beautiful, state-of-the-art office with the latest technology
✨ A positive, supportive, and drama-free culture
✨ Patients who value comprehensive, relationship-focused care
✨ A doctor and team committed to mentoring, learning, and growing together
✨ Opportunities to expand your skills and build a long-term career
We believe the best offices are built by people who support one another, celebrate successes together, and never stop learning.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures
- Help create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments
- Take digital radiographs and intraoral scans (training available)
- Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols
- Educate patients and help them feel comfortable and confident
- Work alongside an amazing team that genuinely enjoys helping one another
Who We’re Looking For:
- We value personality and potential just as much as experience.
- Our ideal candidate is:
- Friendly, compassionate, and upbeat
- Reliable and motivated
- A strong communicator
- Organized and detail-oriented
- A team player who jumps in wherever needed
- Excited to learn new technology and new skills
- Passionate about providing outstanding patient care
- Experienced dental assistants are encouraged to apply.
- No dental experience? If you’re eager to learn, have a positive attitude, and are looking for a career—not just a job—we’re willing to train the right person.
Why Smile Haven?
- We’re still growing, as we are a newer office, which means you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us.
- We love celebrating wins, trying new ideas, investing in our team, and creating an office where both patients and employees feel genuinely cared for. We work hard, laugh often, and are passionate about creating smiles that change lives.
- If you’re looking for a workplace where you’ll feel appreciated, challenged, and excited to come to work every morning, we’d love to meet you.
- Come join the Smile Haven family—we can’t wait to meet you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Chairside assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $35