Orthodontic Dental Assistant

CHOICE Healthcare Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric dental care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for its orthodontics team. In this role, you will support orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting in procedures, and providing essential patient care. This position offers a chance to work in a fun and supportive team dynamic, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to children in the community. Join a mission-driven organization that values your professional growth and well-being while delivering high-quality dental services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Professional and personal growth

Work-life balance support

Fun team events and celebrations

Experienced leadership support

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or relevant experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in procedures and take x-rays.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Instruction

X-Ray Procedures

Sterilization Techniques

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Dental Instruments

X-Ray Equipment

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant - Orthodontics

Summary: The Dental Assistant supports orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Pay Range: $19.04-$24.76/hour (Based on experience)

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Takes x-rays
• Takes IO's
• Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
• Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Required Certificates or Licenses:

• X-Ray certification
• BLS certification
• 8-hour Infection Control certification
• 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification