Dental Assistant, Orthodontics

Salt Dental Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a friendly Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join a team focused on excellent patient care. You will support patients before, during, and after appointments while helping doctors deliver positive visits.

Responsibilities include taking radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos; preparing and sterilizing rooms; documenting records; and assisting the orthodontist with treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant
• 6+ months of orthodontic assistant experience
• Proficiency taking impressions and fitting bands/brackets

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after appointments
• Take and process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document orthodontic care by charting patient records
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and treatment plans
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting gear

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organized

Education

CODA-accredited program

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document orthodontic care by charting patient records
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as an orthodontic assistant
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions
• Punctual, professional, and a strong team player
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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