Dental Assistant
Great Lakes Dental Partners·Chicago, Illinois
Great Lakes Dental Partners·Chicago, Illinois
The Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dentists by preparing treatment rooms and materials while ensuring patient comfort. They are also responsible for taking X-rays, maintaining accurate records, and educating patients on oral hygiene.
Description Join Our Smiling Team at Beverly Smiles!
Are you a passionate, detail-oriented Dental Assistant looking for more than just a job? Do you thrive in a positive, patient-focused environment where teamwork, growth, and excellence are valued? If so, Beverly Smiles, a proud member of Great Lakes Dental Partners (GLDP), is the place for you!
We’re not just about great dentistry—we’re about creating a supportive, fun, and rewarding workplace. Our team is committed to making every patient visit comfortable, while also ensuring YOU have the resources and career development to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive Benefits Package – Health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), and more! Work-Life Balance – PTO, holiday pay, and additional gifted hours to recharge. $100 Annual Scrub Allowance – Because you should look and feel your best! Ongoing Training & Career Growth – We invest in YOU with development opportunities. Supportive & Engaging Culture – Organization-wide events and Dental Assistant social events to connect and have fun.
Your Role as a Dental Assistant Be the right hand to our dentists—preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
Ensure every patient feels comfortable and well cared for throughout their visit.
Take and process X-rays with precision and care.
Keep our practice running smoothly with efficient chairside assistance and organization.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care to support their long-term health.
Maintain accurate records while upholding HIPAA compliance.
What We’re Looking For 2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant X-Ray Certification (a must!) Experience with dental implants?
Even better!
Strong interpersonal and communication skills—you’ll be interacting with patients daily.
Familiarity with Dentrix or other dental software is a plus!
Why Beverly Smiles & GLDP? Beverly Smiles is part of Great Lakes Dental Partners, a trusted network of top-tier dental practices. At GLDP, we believe that investing in our people is the key to providing exceptional patient care. With a culture built on collaboration, support, and continuous learning, we are proud to offer a workplace where you can grow your career while making a real impact.
Apply Today & Join Our Smile-Making Team! If you’re ready for a rewarding career in a practice that values your skills and invests in your future, we want to meet you! Submit your resume today—we can’t wait to welcome you to our dental family.
Great Lakes Dental Partners is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant and hold a mandatory X-Ray Certification. Proficiency with Dentrix and experience with dental implants are considered strong advantages.
Market context
In Illinois, dental assistants are commonly needed in private practices, group clinics, and specialty offices, with employers often looking for candidates who can support chairside care and patient flow. This role is competitive when applicants bring prior assisting experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills, along with solid dental terminology and procedure knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support and patient communication.
