Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Mentorship & Growth

Salt Dental Partners; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Berkeley, CA is seeking an orthodontic assistant to support patients across the treatment journey. You will take radiographs, impressions, intraoral photos, and chart patient records to aid the orthodontist in assessments and treatment plans.

The role requires an active dental assistant license/registration and at least 6 months of orthodontic experience; CODA-accredited training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• 6+ months of experience as an orthodontic assistant.
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program is preferred.
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions.
• Punctual, professional, and a strong team player.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

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

Banding & Brackets

Impression taking

Orthodontic assisting

Radiographs handling

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Dental assistant license/registration

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Berkeley, CA is seeking an orthodontic assistant to support patients across the treatment journey. You will take radiographs, impressions, intraoral photos, and chart patient records to aid the orthodontist in assessments and treatment plans.

The role requires an active dental assistant license/registration and at least 6 months of orthodontic experience; CODA-accredited training is preferred.