Dental Assistant, Coronal Polishing

Associates for Dental Care, LLC; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

8 holidays + 2 floating holidays

PTO including IL sick leave

Scrub allowance

CE and training

Referral programs

Job summary

Advanced Family Dental – Shorewood, part of Great Lakes Dental Partners, seeks a Dental Assistant with coronal polishing certification in Shorewood, IL. Earn up to $26/hour with a monthly bonus incentive and comprehensive benefits.

Join a team guided by Service, Mastery, Integrity, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Thinking. As a valued member, you will deliver chairside support, perform coronal polishing, and process x‑rays.

Qualifications

• Coronal polishing certification (required)
• At least 2 year of dental assisting experience
• Strong communication skills and a positive, patient-first mindset
• Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend or other dental software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-notch chairside assistance, ensuring patient comfort every step of the way
• Perform coronal polishing with skill and confidence
• Take and process x-rays with precision
• Keep instruments, operatories, and records clean, safe, and organized
• Bring a smile, energy, and teamwork to every patient interaction

Skills

Coronal polishing certification

Dental assisting experience

Strong communication skills

Dentrix Ascend

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification – Shorewood, IL Up to $26/hour

Looking for a career where you can shine, grow, and make a real difference? Come join the Advanced Family Dental – Shorewood team, part of Great Lakes Dental Partners! We live our core values every day—Service, Mastery, Integrity, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Thinking—to create one of the best places to work in dental care.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive pay up to $26/hour, plus monthly bonus incentive
• Full benefits package: health, vision, dental insurance + 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Floating Holidays
• Rich PTO plan, including paid IL Sick Leave
• $100 annual scrub allowance
• Ongoing CE and training—we invest in your growth
• Core Value and Referral Programs
• Fun, organization-wide and Dental Assistant specific social and training events

Your Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver top-notch chairside assistance, ensuring patient comfort every step of the way
• Perform coronal polishing with skill and confidence
• Take and process x-rays with precision
• Keep instruments, operatories, and records clean, safe, and organized
• Bring a smile, energy, and teamwork to every patient interaction

At GLDP, we believe when our people thrive, our patients thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career with a team that values you.

#INDDENTAL

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Coronal polishing certification (required)
• At least 2 year of dental assisting experience
• Strong communication skills and a positive, patient-first mindset
• Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend or other dental software is a plus