How much does a dental assistant make?

The median annual wage for dental assistants is $ 46,540 per year as of May 2023.

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Join Chicago Dental Assistant School - Orland Park and train in a real dental office at Cramer & Bond Dentistry.

If you're ready to launch your Dental Assistant career in Orland Park, fill out the form to learn more. Our team is here to support your success!

What Sets Chicago Dental Assistant School - Orland Park Apart?

In addition to taking classes at an actual dental office, our instructors and academic advisors team up to prepare and connect aspiring dental professionals like you with Orland Park employers who need your talent! We maintain graduation and job placement well above the industry average, and our student satisfaction scores are exceptional. We’re committed to you and your career!

Hands-on Training with Experienced Dental Professionals

Job Placement Assistance and Career Support

Partnerships with Local Dental Offices and Community Initiatives

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Licensure and Certification

Chicago Dental Assistant School is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. We are not accredited by the US Dept of Education .

Students who complete this program receive a Certificate of Completion and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association. They are recognized as a dental assistant and can operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.9 (28)

The best part of this whole experience was our Instructor Sherida!! She was the only instructor that was consistent and helped us even when the school did not give us the supplies we needed

Hannah Cashman

Just finished my program from there it was a really enjoyable experience. My instructor Jamila made it even better she was so sweet and understanding. I would definitely recommend this program such... Read more

Yaricsa Hurtado

good technique to make the lessons understood even if the level of English is low for expatriates like me who do not have a good level of English! I was afraid of not being able to get out of it bu... Read more

Carole Nyamouth

Ms.Jamila and Mrs. Tasha are the best instructors I ever I met! They are very helpful and hands on and they’re the reason why my entire class graduated.

Niecy Nolan

I just graduated the program today and I loved it. My instructors Jamila and Tasha were great at helping me understand and feel comfortable with going into the real world. I want to thank them. One... Read more

Kentaea Watson

I absolutely loved this course! It covered everything I needed to know in just 12 weeks. Instructor Jamila and Tasha were incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and engaging, making the learning exp... Read more

Stef Stef

Instructor Jamila is the best! She’s very helpful and hands on, always making sure you’re confident in doing what you learned each class. She’s always smiling and has great energy. My experience w... Read more

Tyreek Echoles

Amazing program and Emma was the best instructor to learn from!

Juliana Erazo

Great Instructors! Ready to work one on one and set students up for success! Flexible online learning with in person Saturday class. Small classes for optimal learning experience. Students ready to... Read more

Kim Baron

This school helped me learn so much in the dental field! Our instructors are very helpful and reassured us to ask for assistance or ask any questions when we felt the need to. Emma especially made ... Read more

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Orland Park, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 12-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

This is a hands-on program, a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Classes begin with a lecture/discussion, but most of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.

Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.

When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.

Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.

Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.

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Chicago Dental Assistant School - Orland Park

Our mission is to enable students to get affordable training and start their careers with little or no debt! We are committed to providing quality education and support to help our students launch their careers.

7630 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60462

Start Your Dental Assistant Journey in Orland Park Today!

What Sets Chicago Dental Assistant School - Orland Park Apart?

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