Dental Assistant — Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Job overview

The Dental Assistant — Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry role is onsite in Bloomingdale, IL. Pay is $21–$28 per hour. The position supports OWL Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, a growing practice preparing to move into a new facility. The assistant supports pediatric and orthodontic clinicians during procedures and helps maintain an organized, safe clinical environment. By assisting with patient flow, infection control, documentation, and communication with children and families, the role contributes to a positive dental-care experience.

What you'll do

• Assist pediatric and orthodontic doctors during procedures
• prepare treatment rooms and maintain a clean clinical environment
• support sterilization and infection-control protocols
• help children feel comfortable
• communicate treatment, home-care, and post-operative instructions to patients and parents
• take clinical notes
• anticipate clinician needs and help maintain patient flow.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

pediatric dentistry

orthodontics

clinical support

patient care

bloomingdale il

mydentist family

owl pediatric dentistry

$21–$28/hour

continuing education

paid time off

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Incentive eligibility after 90 days
• health, dental, vision, accident, AD&D, and life insurance options
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• fitness reimbursement
• dental benefits
• friends and family discount
• ongoing training and professional development.

Why this role

Experienced dental assistant sought; pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, coronal polishing, sealants, and nitrous oxide monitoring are bonus qualifications; continuing education is offered.

About the employer

MyDentist Family is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.