Dental Assistant, Registered - Orthodontics

Salt Dental Partners; Post Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (Orthodontics) to join a team focused on exceptional patient care and collaboration with doctors and staff. The role centers on supporting the orthodontic team, delivering a positive patient experience, and maintaining a high standard of clinical practice.

Responsibilities include assisting with radiographs, impressions, intraoral photos, room preparation, and sterilization, while supporting treatment planning and orthodontic

Qualifications

• RDA with valid registration.
• 6+ months experience as an orthodontic assistant.
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

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.
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans.
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear.

Skills

RDA registration

Orthodontic experience

Bands/brackets fitting

Arch wires & impressions

Written & verbal communication

Organized with dental terminology

Job description

Dental Assistant, Registered - Orthodontics

About the Role

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
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with valid registration
• 6+ months of experience as an orthodontic assistant
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions
• 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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