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Pediatric Dental Assistant

United Dental Partners
Crystal Lake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2026 CLOSED ON 2/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dental Assistant position at United Dental Partners?

Qualifications

    • Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
    • Experience working with children
    • Coronal Polish Certification (Preferred)
    • Hiring office: Frist Smiles Dental and Braces Crystal Lake, IL
Full Job Description

We are looking for a full-time qualified Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice in Crystal Lake, IL. The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Dentists 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 Dentists 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 Dentists 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

Previous dental 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

Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications

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!

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.

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

  • Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $18 - $22 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Salary : $18 - $22

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