Dental Assistant - Part-Time

Diamond Braces; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Discounted orthodontic treatment

Job summary

Diamond Braces is hiring a Part-Time Dental Assistant with no license required. We offer paid training, opportunities for growth, and tuition support to help you develop your dental career.

The role involves assisting orthodontists, maintaining sterile rooms, taking X-rays and scans, and educating patients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with reliable attendance, excellent communication, and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passionate about patient care and helping others.
• Reliable with strong attendance and a positive, coachable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during patient treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments.
• Sterilize instruments according to 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

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Coachable

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital scanners

Job description

Launch Your Dental Career with Diamond Braces!

Now Hiring: Part-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.

• Part-Time
• Three days per week, including Saturdays
• On-site
• 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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