Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Growth & Great Benefits

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Quince Orchard Dental Care and Bethesda Dental Specialists seek an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support procedures, manage sterilization, and help maintain patient records with a focus on compassionate care.

The role requires 2+ years of dental assisting experience (ortho preferred), MD DA license, and CPR certification. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered in a patient‑centered practice with locations in Gaithersburg and Bethesda.

Qualifications

• Two years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• One year of Orthodontic experience preferred.
• MD DA License required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays; perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; maintain patient records and assist with payments.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Orthodontic experience

Communication skills

Empathy and patient care

Education

MD DA License

CPR Certification

Job description

Quince Orchard Dental Care and Bethesda Dental Specialists seek an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support procedures, manage sterilization, and help maintain patient records with a focus on compassionate care.

The role requires 2+ years of dental assisting experience (ortho preferred), MD DA license, and CPR certification. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered in a patient‑centered practice with locations in Gaithersburg and Bethesda.