Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant (DA), Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Surgical Dental Assistant
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $28,330 | $33,500 | $39,560 | $47,760 | $53,180 |
| Hourly Wage | $13.62 | $16.11 | $19.02 | $22.96 | $25.57 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12,750 | 13,430 | 5% | 1,530 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Elgin, IL | At least one but less than two years: 6 Less than one year: 33 |
| First Institute of Travel, Inc. | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Crystal Lake, IL | Less than one year: 39 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Oglesby, IL | At least one but less than two years: 9 |
| John A Logan College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Carterville, IL | At least one but less than two years: 9 |
| Kaskaskia College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Centralia, IL | 2 years: 5 At least one but less than two years: 13 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Godfrey, IL | At least one but less than two years: 23 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria | Dental Assisting/Assistant | East Peoria, IL | At least one but less than two years: 65 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Moline | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Moline, IL | At least one but less than two years: 45 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Springfield | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Springfield, IL | At least one but less than two years: 50 |
| Northwest Suburban College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Rollng Meadows, IL | Less than one year: 10 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Giver | Sunrise Senior Living | Bloomingdale, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| Care Giver | Sunrise Senior Living | Bloomingdale, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| CDL Driver Residential | Waste Management | Marissa, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| Corporate Recruiter | Farnsworth Group | Peoria, Illinois | 04/18/2021 | No |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Storage | Niles, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Storage | Rolling Meadows, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Storage | Lincolnwood, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Storage | Des Plaines, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Storage | Mount Prospect, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Storage | Arlington Heights, Illinois | 04/19/2021 | No |
