Dental Assistant - Implants, Dentures & Oral Surgery Support

Affordable Care, LLC; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO days

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team, with a focus on dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and removable prosthetics. You’ll work alongside experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver high-quality tooth replacement solutions and support patients through every stage of treatment.

The role involves chairside support, preparing operatories, taking impressions, assisting with denture procedures and imaging, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental Assistant and X-ray certification (where required by state)
• Strong communication and patient service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care
• Friendly, professional, and compassionate
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences
• Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful dental practice
• 1+ year of dental assisting experience
• Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants
• Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites
• Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions
• Experience with prosthodontic procedures
• Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic patient records

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each patient appointment.
• Assist dentists during denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
• Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
• Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team, with a focus on dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and removable prosthetics. You’ll work alongside experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver high-quality tooth replacement solutions and support patients through every stage of treatment.

The role involves chairside support, preparing operatories, taking impressions, assisting with denture procedures and imaging, and