Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants • Lebanon, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Fairview Heights. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics. You will work in a supportive, fast-paced environment alongside experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals, delivering high-quality tooth replacement solutions. The position focuses on restoring confidence through exceptional patient care and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals
• Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborative, team-focused work environment
• Rewarding career helping patients regain their smiles, confidence, and quality of life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED