Orthodontic Dental Assistant: Growth & Mentorship

Salt Dental Partners; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship

Career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners seeks an orthodontic assistant to greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointments. You will take and process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help prepare and sterilize the treatment room.

You will document orthodontic care, assist the orthodontist with assessments and treatment plans, and perform routine duties such as adjusting braces. A CODA‑accredited dental assisting program is preferred, along with punctuality, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant (state required).
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document orthodontic care by charting patient records.
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans.
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Punctuality & professionalism

Team player

Strong communicator

Impression taking

Education

CODA-approved program

Job description

Salt Dental Partners seeks an orthodontic assistant to greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointments. You will take and process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help prepare and sterilize the treatment room.

You will document orthodontic care, assist the orthodontist with assessments and treatment plans, and perform routine duties such as adjusting braces. A CODA‑accredited dental assisting program is preferred, along with punctuality, teamwork, and