Dental Assistant

Smile Brands•Evansville, WI

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental Assistant – Midwest Dental | Evansville, WI Join a team where your skills, energy, and patient-first approach make a difference every day. At Midwest Dental – Evansville, supported by Smile Brands, we combine the welcoming feel of a local dental practice with the training, resources, benefits, and stability of a larger organization. We’re looking for a Dental Assistant who loves working with patients, enjoys being part of a strong clinical team, and knows how important great assisting is to a great dental experience. Whether you're helping a patient feel comfortable, anticipating the doctor's next step, or keeping the clinical day moving smoothly, you'll be an important part of our Freeport team. Why You’ll Love It Here Be a true clinical partner. Work side-by-side with your doctor and team to provide efficient, high-quality patient care. Make patients feel at ease. Your personality and communication can turn an anxious dental visit into a positive experience. Keep building your skills. Access training and development opportunities designed to help you grow in your dental career. Work with a supportive team. Join a practice where collaboration, communication, and helping one another matter. Enjoy stability with a local feel. Get the relationships and community of a neighborhood practice backed by the resources of Smile Brands. Bring Your Skills. Build Your Career. Make an Impact. If you're looking for a Dental Assistant opportunity where you can grow your skills, build relationships with patients, and be an important part of a collaborative dental team, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join Midwest Dental – Evansville and help us create healthier, happier smiles in the Evansville community.

Requirements

Meets Illinois dental assistant requirements for assigned duties.
Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before starting.
Strong communication and patient-service skills.
Organized, dependable, and able to thrive in a busy dental environment.
A collaborative attitude and willingness to jump in and support the team.
Previous dental assisting experience is valued, but most importantly, we're looking for someone committed to excellent patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a dental or medical office setting

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of dental procedures.
Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
Take dental X-rays and perform other functions permitted by Illinois law based on your training and credentials.
Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their visit.
Reinforce oral hygiene, treatment, and home-care instructions.
Follow infection-control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
Maintain organized, stocked, and procedure-ready treatment rooms.
Anticipate the needs of the dentist and patients to help the clinical schedule run efficiently.
Partner with the front office and clinical team to create a seamless patient experience.