Ortho Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is hiring a Travel Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Austin, TX. The role involves assisting orthodontists, maintaining patient records, and ensuring quality patient care across multiple offices. Candidates are required to have an active Texas RDA license and orthodontic assisting experience. Salary ranges from $22 to $25 per hour, with benefits including PTO, insurance, and 401k options in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have active Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
• 1+ year of orthodontic assisting experience preferred.
• Experience with digital imaging and orthodontic software is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists with procedures including bonding and adjustments.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care.

Skills

Strong communication and patient care skills

Orthodontic assisting experience

Ability to travel between offices

Reliable, organized, and team‑oriented

Education

Active Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license

Dental Assistant certification/licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Travel Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Castle Dental, supported by Smile Brands, is hiring a RDA to support multiple practices throughout South Austin and surrounding communities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced orthodontic assistant who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and is confident delivering high‑quality patient care across different clinical settings. In this role, you’ll work alongside orthodontic providers to create positive patient experiences while maintaining consistency and clinical excellence across all supported offices.

What You’ll Do

• Assist orthodontists with procedures including bonding, adjustments, wire changes, and debonding
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
• Take digital X‑rays, impressions, and intraoral scans
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records
• Support efficient patient flow and a positive office environment

What We’re Looking For

• Active Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
• Orthodontic assisting experience required (braces, bands, wires, aligners)
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to travel between nearby offices as needed
• Reliable, organized, and team‑oriented

Locations You’ll Support

• Austin – South Slaughter Lane
• Austin – South Stassney
• Austin – Westgate Blvd
• Bastrop, TX
• Buda, TX
• Kyle, TX

Why Join Castle Dental / Smile Brands?

• Work with a supportive, collaborative team
• Gain experience across multiple office environments
• Expand your orthodontic and clinical skillset
• Make a meaningful impact on patients’ smiles and confidence

Schedule & Travel

• Travel required between assigned offices in the South Austin area
• Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification/licensure (per state requirements)
• Orthodontic assisting experience required (1+ year preferred)
• CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with digital imaging and orthodontic software
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different office environments and workflows
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between locations

Compensation

$22–$25 per hour

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (PTO), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].