Welcome to the Dental Hygienist Job Board!

Are you a dentist looking to hire a hygienist? Are you a hygienist in the market for a new job? Or are you a hygiene student looking for that first job? Then you're in the right place!

The Chicago Dental Society offers a new free service, Job Board, for hygienists and member dentists. The Job Board aims to connect member dentists who are hiring with hygienists who are seeking employment.

Member dentists are not allowed to advertise other positions on the Job Board. Only hygienists are allowed to post notices seeking employment on the Job Board. CDS retains the right to edit or reject any posting.

Job Postings

Position Dental Hygienist
Description

Wanted Dental Hygienist for September 2008 to January 2009 (and possibly leading to full-time employment).

Modern, friendly, busy established general dental office located in downtown Chicago seeks friendly, people orientated person. Our office is a computer integrated environment.

We are patient orientated and are looking for a warm individual who will work well with our dentists and staff to provide high quality service and patient education.

Our office hours are:
Monday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00 am to 4:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am to 5:30pm
Thursday 7:00am to 4:00pm
Friday 7:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday: (few times a year) from 8:00am to 2:00pm

Please contact us at: DOCTRBOB1@aol.com

Salary benefits consummate with experience/motivations.

Posted By Robert Deaver
How to Apply

Please contact us via email.


Position Dental Hygienist
Description

We have a high quality small family practice with a great staff. No HMOs or PPOs. We are looking for a mature, caring and skilled hygienist to help treat our patients. If you are looking for stability and long-term employment please contact me by e-mail, fax or phone. Have a great day!

Work hours Monday 8-5,Tuesday 7-4, Thursday 8-5
Posted By Declan McCarthy
How to Apply

Phone: 630.469.2200
Fax: 630.469.7122
E-mail: declanmccarthy@hotmail.com


Position Dental Hygienist
Description

Michigan Avenue/Loop dental office seeking experienced dental hygienist to fill temporary position due to maternity leave. Position available 9/2/08 - 11/14/08. Office operates Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with an occasional Saturday. Persons interested should be friendly, thorough, and health-oriented.

Work hours Part-time, temporary, 2-3 days per week
Posted By Dr. Susan Mayer, DDS, FAGD
How to Apply

Please fax resume to 312.346.5440 or send via e-mail to sue.mayerdds@gmail.com.


Job Seekers

Name Julie Belsanti
Position Sought Dental Hygienist
Availability full time, part time
Phone 773-230-5966
Email juliebelsanti@comcast.net
Resume

Julie Ann Belsanti, RDH
4217 North Parkside Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
773-230-5966
juliebelsanti@comcast.net

OBJECTIVE
I would like to obtain a position in a progressive and growth oriented dental office, which will give me the opportunity to positively influence patients’ oral health as well as their overall well being.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dental Hygiene Student College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, Illinois 2006 – 2008
I obtained the necessary training as a dental hygiene professional which allowed me to provide and administer prophylaxis treatment, including probing, calculus detection and dentition charting. Training also included placement of sealants, prophy jet, oral hygiene education and nutrition, certification for and administration of local anesthetic, proper radiographic techniques, diagnostics and processing. Advanced training provided in depth instruction and hands on experience in providing care for periodontally involved patients, special needs patients, oral cancer screening and detection, blood pressure monitoring and glucose testing along with customization of teeth whitening trays and utilization of study models.

American Airlines Senior Administrator Flight Department 2000 – 2004
Responsible for human resource fulfillment for 2000 pilots in the Chicago Base. Investigated grievances to insure compliance between American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association. Responsible for interpretation and of the labor contract for pilots and the Allied Pilots Association. Identified and acted upon misuse of company benefits. Monitored and advised pilots of recurrent training requirements and
Assisted in coordination of training schedule. Responsibilities also included supervising a staff support group of 20 employees, implementing and administering a $2,000,000.00 annual budget and acting as the department liaison for the Chicago hub of American Airlines.

American Airlines Training Coordinator Customer Service 1979 - 2000
Responsible for scheduling and training of customer service and management employees in Chicago.
Created and implemented customer service training curricula. Responsible for recruiting new hires and new hire training. Conducted recurrent FAA and OSHA mandated training. Qualified management employees as ground security coordinators. Maintained training records of all Chicago based employees along with the safety records of each employee as mandated by OSHA and FAA. Supervised all probationary employees with emphasis on job proficiency. Certified trainers system wide as “Top Trainers” and conducted train-the-trainer certification classes. Interfaced weekly with department managers to insure compliance with company guidelines.

Dental Assistant for Dr. Joel R. Montalbano 1969 – 1979
Responsibilities included assisting the dentist in periodontal surgery, extractions, root canals, and preparations of fillings and application of fluoride treatments. Duties also included developing and mounting ex-rays and sterilization of instruments. Booking appointments, billing and other miscellaneous administrative duties were accomplished.

Education
College of DuPage Dental Hygiene, AAS degree

Licensure
Illinois Dental Hygiene License
National Board Dental Hygiene Exam- Written
NERB Dental Hygiene Exam – Clinical and computer simulation

Certifications
Local anesthesia certified
Dispute resolution and mediation from Northwestern University. Kasset International qualified facilitator and motivational speaker.

Name Bridget Billings
Position Sought Dental Hygienist
Availability full time
Phone 815-434-3301
Email nodgie2002@yahoo.com
Resume

Bridget R. Billings, RDH
1006 Adams Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-3301
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Objective: To obtain a full-time position in a friendly, fast-paced dental office.

Experience: Jamaka Me Tan Ottawa, IL 2003-2006

Manager
•Supervised 6 employees, in charge of hiring and firing
•Scheduled employees, made deposits, ordered products

Ottawa Dental Laboratory Ottawa, IL 2001-2003
Sales and Marketing Representative

•Coordinated Implant Seminars for The Center for Continuing Education at Ottawa Dental Laboratory
•Handled customer service for dentist needing assistance and solved any problems occurring with the laboratory
•Promoted products that were available at the laboratory
•Reviewed and maintained dental accounts and established a rapport with each dental office to ensure customer satisfaction

Education:
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights,IL 2006-2008
•Received Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene
•Certified in administering Local Anesthesia
•Certified in Nitrous Oxide

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL 2003-2005
•Prerequisite classes to enter Dental Hygiene Program

Community: Special Olympics Chicago, IL 2007
Volunteer
•Promoted quality oral health to people with special needs

References: Available upon request

Name Jillian Stover
Position Sought Dental Hygienist
Availability part time
Phone 630.608.9045
Email jillianrdh@yahoo.com
Resume

I have just relocated to the area and would love to work in a friendly, team-oriented practice.

JILLIAN M STOVER
2199 Keim Drive Aurora IL 60503 630-608-9045
EXPERIENCE
Main Street Dentistry Los Lunas, NM

Dental Hygienist July 2006-March 2008
Worked as a dental hygienist in an office with a high percentage of perio patients performing many scaling and root planning procedures along with perio maintanence appointments. Worked on patients under non-IV sedation and IV sedation. I also provided prophylaxis, dental x-rays including panoramic bite-wings and full mouth series, application of sealants and fluoride, local anesthesia for my patients and often times for the dentists' patients, perio charting and patient education.

Distinctive Dental Lincoln, NE

Dental Hygienist May 2002- May 2006
Worked as a dental hygienist providing prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, cleaning around implants, local anesthetic, digital x-rays, panoramic x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, impressions for bleach trays, pouring up models for bleach cases, computer charting, and patient education. I also helped with sterilizing and some office duties. I helped in the transition to a paperless office.

South Ridge Dental Lincoln, NE

Dental Hygienist June1999-May 2002
Worked as a dental hygienist providing prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, local anesthetic, digital x-rays, panoramic x-rays, application of sealants and fluoride, impressions for bleach trays, computer charting, and patient education. I also anesthetized for the dentist in some cases. I did light office and sterilization duties.

EDUCATION

University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene May 1999
Certificates Awarded
 Local Anesthetic
 Nitrous Oxide.

Clinical education
USD campus clinic, South Dakota State Penitentiary, Yankton Trustee Unit, Springfield Correctional Facility, and Veterans Hospital
Internship
University of Nebraska Adult Dentistry

I am currently licensed to practice Dental Hygiene and administer local anesthetic in the state of Illinois

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST