Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Mentorship & Modern Tech

Salt Dental Partners; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship & growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Hutchinson, KS is seeking an orthodontic assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will assist the orthodontist, take impressions, manage sterilization, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient clinical workflow.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of orthodontic experience, an active dental assisting license/registration as required by state, and CODA-accredited program (preferred).

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as an orthodontic assistant
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (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
• Maintain sterilization protocols and a clean, compliant working environment

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Organization

Punctuality

Professional demeanor

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred)

Tools

Bands & brackets fitting

Arch wires tying

Impressions taking

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Hutchinson, KS is seeking an orthodontic assistant to support patients before, during, and after appointments. You will assist the orthodontist, take impressions, manage sterilization, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient clinical workflow.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of orthodontic experience, an active dental assisting license/registration as required by state, and CODA-accredited program (preferred).