Dental Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Four Handed Dentistry6%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
GoTu1st family dental burridgeAdvanced Dental CareTime at current job
2-5 years71%1-2 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $73,577 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,354 – $91,208 yearly
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Dental Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationX-RayDental License+11 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFour Handed DentistryAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsDental Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Nitrous Oxide CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseCoronal Polish CertificateCertified Medical AssistantSealant CertificationCCMA Certification+3 moreSkills
Four Handed DentistryOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceCaregivingDental Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationX-Ray CertificationFirearms LicenseEFDA CertificationCPRCertified Dental AssistantSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFour Handed DentistrySurgeryOral SurgeryDental Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationEDDA CertificationAEDX-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceDental Assistant (Temporary)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateDriver's LicenseSealant CertificationPolishingTooth Polishing+9 moreSkills
Four Handed DentistryOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDental Office Sterile Processing ExperienceOral HygieneDental AssistingDental Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationNitrous Oxide CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateCertified Dietary ManagerCPRInfection Control Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFour Handed DentistryAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsDatabase Systems
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What's the average time to fill a dental assistant role?
The average time to fill a dental assistant role is 100 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do dental assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dental assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and four handed dentistry.
What licenses or certifications are common for dental assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for dental assistants include: Coronal Polish Certificate, Driver's License and Sealant Certification.
What are some job titles related to dental assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental assistants include: dental assistant (temporary) and registered dental assistant (rda).
What level of education is common for a dental assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a dental assistant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dental assistant?
Most dental assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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