Orthodontic Assistant

Children's Happy Teeth; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Benefits (medical)

Job summary

HAPPY BRACES is seeking a skilled Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support multiple offices across California. This full-time role requires hands-on orthodontic experience, proficiency with traditional bracket systems, and excellent patient care in a traveling capacity.

The ideal candidate will have OA or RDA certification, strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances, experience with clear aligners, and familiarity with iTero scanners.

Qualifications

• Current Orthodontic Assistant (OA) Permitor Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on orthodontic experience.
• Proficiency with traditional bracket systems.
• Strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances.
• Experience with clear aligner systems (Invisalign or similar).
• Familiarity with iTero scanner and other modern orthodontic technologies.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and chairside manner.
• Dependable with strong attendance and reliable transportation for travel between offices.

Skills

OA certification

RDA certification

Tools

iTero scanner

Invisalign

Job description

Traveling Orthodontic Assistant
Join Our Smiling Team!

Position: Full-Time Traveling (OA or RDA)

HAPPY BRACES is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled and reliable Orthodontic Assistant to join our amazing team! If you love creating beautiful smiles and thrive in a positive, patient-focused environment — we’d love to meet you!

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Current Orthodontic Assistant (OA) Permitor Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on orthodontic experience

• Proficiency with traditional bracket systems

• Strong knowledge of orthodontic appliances

• Experience with clear aligner systems (Invisalign or similar)

• Familiarity with iTero scanner and other modern orthodontic technologies

• Excellent customer service, communication, and chairside manner

• Dependable with strong attendance and reliable transportation for travel between offices

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Positive, supportive, and fun team environment

• Opportunities to grow your career and expand your ortho skills

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Travel reimbursement and benefits (if applicable)

• The satisfaction of helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles every day!

If you’re a dependable orthodontic assistant who’s passionate about patient care and enjoys working with the latest technology — this is the opportunity for you!