Orthodontic Assistant

Five Point Dental Specialists; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Five Point Dental Specialists in Wylie, TX is seeking an experienced Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team. This full-time role requires chairside orthodontic expertise, comfort with digital workflows, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include bracket adjustments, iTero scans, in-house printing, X-rays, and maintaining accurate records. We offer competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of orthodontic chairside experience.
• Current Texas RDA certification.
• Experience with digital scanning and orthodontic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside orthodontic assisting, including bracket adjustments and retainer bonding.
• Perform digital scans for appliances using an iTero scanner.
• Assist with in-house printing and fabrication of retainers (Essix/Hawley).
• Take panoramic and cephalometric X-rays and intraoral photos.
• Maintain patient records and ensure clinical safety protocols.

Skills

Orthodontic chairside

Digital workflows

Patient care

Documentation

Tools

iTero scanner

Dental software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Theiberg - Wylie, TX 75098, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Wylie, TX | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Start times vary between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM

We are seeking an experienced Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team in Wylie, TX. This position is ideal for an experienced orthodontic assistant who is confident chairside, comfortable with digital workflows, and takes pride in providing an excellent patient experience.

Applicants must have at least 1 year of orthodontic experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside orthodontic assisting, including bracket adjustments, appliance delivery (RPE, Herbst), and retainer bonding
• Perform digital scans for appliances and aligners using an iTero scanner
• Assist with in-house printing and fabrication of retainers, including Essix and Hawley retainers
• Take panoramic and cephalometric X-rays and intraoral photographs
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide instructions on appliance and retainer care
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Follow sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety protocols
• Support efficient patient flow and daily clinical operations

Qualifications

• Current Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification
• Minimum 1 year of orthodontic chairside experience required
• Experience with digital scanning and orthodontic workflows
• Experience with or willingness to learn in-house printing and fabrication processes
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities
• Familiarity with dental software and electronic patient records

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match