Ortho Dental Assistant — Growth & Patient Impact

The-Smilist-Denta; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Continuing education

Professional growth

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in New Jersey is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant (Ortho) to join our growing practice, supporting clinicians during orthodontic procedures and delivering high-quality patient care.

This full-time role requires at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, ortho exposure, NJ x-ray license (RDA preferred). You will work in Brick, Toms River, Jackson, Lacey, Englishtown and other sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with at least 1 year.
• Prior ortho experience.
• NJ x-ray license required; RDA preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their concerns and promoting the doctor’s qualities.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, cheerful environment; prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain supplies in each operatory; reorder as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

NJ x-ray license

RDA preferred

Dentrix experience preferred

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist Dental in New Jersey is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant (Ortho) to join our growing practice, supporting clinicians during orthodontic procedures and delivering high-quality patient care.

This full-time role requires at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, ortho exposure, NJ x-ray license (RDA preferred). You will work in Brick, Toms River, Jackson, Lacey, Englishtown and other sites.