Orthodontic Assistant: Expert Patient Care

Specialty Dental Brands; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Dirt Orthodontics in Yukon, OK is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team during treatments. You will place and remove braces, take impressions, manage instruments, and help create a safe, comfortable patient experience.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1–2 years of orthodontic or dental assistant experience; an accredited orthodontic assisting program is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist during treatments, including braces placement/removal, impressions, wire adjustments, elastics, and appliances.
• Ensure patient comfort and respond to needs throughout procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatments and explain procedures.
• Maintain proper positioning and availability of instruments/materials.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments per infection control protocols.
• Keep treatment areas clean and well-stocked.
• Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as needed.
• Update patient records in the EHR/PMS system.
• Provide post-treatment instructions and retainer care guidance.
• Educate patients on brace and appliance care.
• Monitor inventory and reorder supplies as needed.

Skills

Orthodontic procedures

Manual dexterity

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred

Tools

EHR/PMS

Job description

Red Dirt Orthodontics in Yukon, OK is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team during treatments. You will place and remove braces, take impressions, manage instruments, and help create a safe, comfortable patient experience.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1–2 years of orthodontic or dental assistant experience; an accredited orthodontic assisting program is preferred.