Orthodontic Dental Assistant, Full-Time with Great Benefits

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Whitner (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time dental assisting position ideal for someone who enjoys chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You’ll work with clinicians to place braces, take X-rays, educate patients, and maintain EMR records while supporting front-office coordination. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

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

Teamwork

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is hiring an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing orthodontic practice. This is a full-time dental assisting position ideal for someone who enjoys chairside assisting, patient education, and working in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

You’ll work with clinicians to place braces, take X-rays, educate patients, and maintain EMR records while supporting front-office coordination. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.