Dental Assistant

Diamond Braces; Lake Ronkonkoma (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Discounted orthodontic treatment

Tuition assistance

Modern clinic

Job summary

Diamond Braces in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant with no license required. We offer paid training, growth opportunities, and a collaborative, patient-focused team.

You will assist orthodontists, prepare rooms, sterilize, take X-rays and scans, educate patients, and support lab work. No license required; training provided; local travel to nearby offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passionate about patient care and helping others.
• Reliable with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Positive, coachable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during patient treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms and orthodontic instruments.
• Sterilize instruments following OSHA standards.
• Take digital X-rays, intraoral scans, photographs, and impressions.
• Enter accurate clinical notes into patient records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care.
• Fabricate Essix retainers and assist with basic lab duties.
• Prepare and track laboratory cases.
• Keep operatories clean, organized, and patient-ready.

Skills

Patient care

Attendance

Organization

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Digital scanners

Job description

Launch Your Dental Career with Diamond Braces!

Now Hiring: Full-Time Dental Assistant (No License Required)

Looking for a Career, Not Just a Job?

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant or have worked in a dental or healthcare setting and are ready to grow, Diamond Braces is looking for motivated individuals who want to build a rewarding career in orthodontics.

We believe great Dental Assistants aren't just hired—they're developed.

If you're dependable, eager to learn, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Diamond Braces, you'll join a growing orthodontic organization that believes in investing in its people.

We provide:

• Competitive starting pay beginning at $22.00 per hour
• Paid training and ongoing clinical development
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions
• Tuition and loan assistance for Dental Assistant education
• Support in expanding your clinical skills
• A fun, energetic, team-oriented work environment where your contributions matter

This is more than a job—it's the beginning of a career with endless opportunities.

What You'll Do

As an Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in creating confident smiles while supporting our orthodontists and providing an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the orthodontist during patient treatment
• Preparing treatment rooms and orthodontic instruments
• Sterilizing instruments following OSHA and infection control standards
• Taking digital X-rays, intraoral scans, photographs, and impressions
• Entering accurate clinical notes into patient records
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
• Fabricating Essix retainers and assisting with basic laboratory duties
• Preparing and tracking laboratory cases
• Keeping operatories clean, organized, and patient-ready

Every day is different, and every day is an opportunity to learn something new.

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for individuals who are:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Passionate about patient care
• Reliable with strong attendance
• Positive, coachable, and eager to learn
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communicators with a professional attitude

Experience Preferred

• At least 6 months of experience in a dental office or healthcare setting
• Orthodontic experience is a plus—but not required
• Experience with digital scanners is a plus

No Dental Assistant license? No problem! If you're motivated and ready to learn, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Work Schedule

We care for children, teens, and working adults, so flexibility is important.

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Some evenings and Saturdays
• Local travel between nearby offices may be required

We believe in taking care of our team.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Discounted orthodontic treatment for you and your family
• Tuition and loan assistance for continuing education
• Modern, technology-driven clinical environment

Grow with Diamond Braces

If you're looking for an employer that values hard work, invests in employee growth, and provides real opportunities for advancement, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your passion, positive attitude, and willingness to learn—we'll help you build the rest.

Diamond Braces is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed and grow.

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