Orthodontic Assistant – Fast-Paced Team Care

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; 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

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience as a Dental/Orthodontic Assistant and may hold RDA or CDA certification. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork, with strong opportunities to grow professionally.

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 assisting

Patient education

Team player

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience as a Dental/Orthodontic Assistant and may hold RDA or CDA certification. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork, with strong opportunities to grow professionally.