Orthodontic/Dental Assistant — Career Growth + Benefits

Houston Orthodontic Specialists - Central; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Houston Orthodontic Specialists - Central is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice in Texas. This full-time position focuses on chairside assistance, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic setting.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, taking X-rays and photos, and maintaining sterility and patient records. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience and preferred RDA/CDA certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures.
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands per direction.
• 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

Teamwork

Education

RDA certification

CDA certification

Job description

Houston Orthodontic Specialists - Central is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice in Texas. This full-time position focuses on chairside assistance, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic setting.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, taking X-rays and photos, and maintaining sterility and patient records. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience and preferred RDA/CDA certification.