Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Growth, PTO & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant for a full-time position. The role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and supporting a fast-paced orthodontic team to deliver excellent patient experiences.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, with RDA/CDA preferred. The practice emphasizes teamwork, growth, and a supportive work environment across offices.

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

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant for a full-time position. The role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and supporting a fast-paced orthodontic team to deliver excellent patient experiences.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, with RDA/CDA preferred. The practice emphasizes teamwork, growth, and a supportive work environment across offices.