Orthodontic Assistant: Fast-Paced Practice with Great Benefits

Houston Orthodontic Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid STD/LTD

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Job summary

Houston Orthodontic Specialists is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to support our West Houston & Bellaire orthodontic practices. This full-time role emphasizes chairside assisting, patient education, and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You’ll place, adjust, and remove braces under supervision; take X-rays and impressions; prepare rooms and maintain EMR records; and collaborate with front office and clinical teams to ensure excellent patient experiences.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred).
• RDA or CDA certification (preferred).
• Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures.
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed).
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare.
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR.
• Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Patient education

Teamwork

Compassionate

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Impressions

Job description

Houston Orthodontic Specialists is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to support our West Houston & Bellaire orthodontic practices. This full-time role emphasizes chairside assisting, patient education, and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You’ll place, adjust, and remove braces under supervision; take X-rays and impressions; prepare rooms and maintain EMR records; and collaborate with front office and clinical teams to ensure excellent patient experiences.