Orthodontic Dental Assistant: Mentorship & Modern Tech

Peach Orthodontics; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Peach Orthodontics in Idaho is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented dental assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will greet patients, assist during exams, process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help prepare the treatment room.

This role emphasizes collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit. We value punctuality, strong communication, organized records, and a commitment to high standards of dental care.

Qualifications

• Active dental assistant license/registration as required by Idaho
• 6+ months experience as orthodontic assistant
• 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
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear

Skills

Dental assisting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Active dental assistant license (Idaho req)

CODA-accredited program (preferred)

Tools

Radiographs

Job description

Peach Orthodontics in Idaho is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented dental assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will greet patients, assist during exams, process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help prepare the treatment room.

This role emphasizes collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit. We value punctuality, strong communication, organized records, and a commitment to high standards of dental care.