Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance

Dental Assistant -  Sign-On Bonus Available
Experienced Dental Assistant Preferred- New Graduate? We'd Love to Meet You Too!

Looking for a dental office where your career can truly grow? Your future starts here.
For more than 27 years, A Lifetime of Smiles has been changing lives through exceptional dentistry while creating a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for your forever office or a recent graduate eager to launch your career, we'd love to meet you.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working alongside a collaborative team. We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continuing education, advanced technology, and opportunities to expand their clinical skills.

At A Lifetime of Smiles, we don't just hire employees; we develop future leaders. If you're looking for a place where you'll be coached, supported, challenged, and given opportunities to grow, you'll fit right in. This isn't just another job. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a practice that believes your success is just as important as our own.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Sign-On Bonus Available
• No evenings or weekends
• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Continuing education and professional development
• Mentorship from four experienced doctors
• Advanced technology and comprehensive dentistry under one roof
• Positive, team-first culture
• Complimentary espresso bar
• Free on-site parking

What You'll Do

• Assist doctors chairside during a variety of dental procedures
• Create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish
• Take digital radiographs
• Prepare and disinfect operatories
• Maintain sterilization and infection control protocols
• Record medical histories and clinical notes
• Fabricate temporary restorations and take impressions
• Provide post-operative instructions and patient education
• Help keep the clinical schedule running efficiently throughout the day

What We're Looking For

• Dental assisting experience preferred
• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Active Illinois Dental Assistant certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A team player who enjoys learning, growing, and supporting others
• Someone who genuinely cares about creating an exceptional patient experience

About A Lifetime of Smiles
For more than 27 years, A Lifetime of Smiles has proudly served the Illinois Valley by providing comprehensive dental care in a modern, patient-centered practice. Our services include preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, orthodontic, and surgical dentistry, allowing our team to grow their skills while helping patients receive complete care under one roof.

Our vision is simple: Improving People's Lives Through Dentistry. We believe that starts with our team. We are committed to creating an environment where people feel respected, encouraged, challenged, and excited to come to work each day. We celebrate growth, invest in continuing education, and believe that when our team succeeds, our patients succeed too.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a career with a practice that invests in your future, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation based on experience.