Orthodontic Dental Assistant – Mentorship & Growth

Salt Dental Partners; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Sanford, NC is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant to greet patients, support the team, and help deliver a consistently positive visit.

You will take radiographs and impressions, prepare and sterilize rooms, document patient records, and assist the orthodontist with treatment planning.

We offer modern facilities, mentorship and career growth opportunities, a diverse patient base, and meaningful clinical work.

Qualifications

• Licensed/registered to practice as a dental assistant per state requirements.
• 6+ months of orthodontic assistant experience.
• CODA-accredited program preferred.
• Proficiency fitting bands/brackets, tying arch wires, taking impressions.
• Punctual, professional, and a strong team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organized with dental terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Communication

Organized

Punctual

Clinical dentistry knowledge

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred)

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Sanford, NC is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant to greet patients, support the team, and help deliver a consistently positive visit.

You will take radiographs and impressions, prepare and sterilize rooms, document patient records, and assist the orthodontist with treatment planning.

We offer modern facilities, mentorship and career growth opportunities, a diverse patient base, and meaningful clinical work.