Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Patient‑Centered Team

Salt Dental Partners; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Paventy & Brown Orthodontics in Corvallis, OR, is seeking a compassionate Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our clinical team and deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have at least two years of orthodontic or dental assisting experience, are EFDA/EFODA certified, CPR/BLS certified, and comfortable working with Invisalign and bonded appliances.

You will prepare rooms, assist chairside, take records, educate patients, and maintain sterile

Qualifications

• Two or more years of orthodontic or dental assisting experience preferred
• EFDA/EFODA with ICE and Radiology certifications required
• CODA-accredited Dental Assisting Program preferred
• Strong knowledge of orthodontic procedures, sterilization, and infection control standards
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and teamwork are essential
• Must maintain HIPAA and OSHA compliance

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients to ensure a welcoming experience
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for daily workflow
• Provide chairside assistance during orthodontic procedures (bonding, debanding, archwires, brackets, Invisalign, retainers)
• Take and process diagnostic records (digital radiographs, photos, scans)
• Document patient care and treatment progress in the EHR
• Assist orthodontist in evaluating patients and monitoring progress
• Educate patients and families on oral hygiene and appliance care
• Maintain sterilization, infection prevention, and OSHA standards
• Manage clinical inventory and support daily operations
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to maintain a patient-centered environment
• Comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Education

Active EFDA/EFODA, ICE and Radiology certifications

CPR/BLS certification

CODA-accredited Dental Assisting Program

Job description

Paventy & Brown Orthodontics in Corvallis, OR, is seeking a compassionate Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our clinical team and deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have at least two years of orthodontic or dental assisting experience, are EFDA/EFODA certified, CPR/BLS certified, and comfortable working with Invisalign and bonded appliances.

You will prepare rooms, assist chairside, take records, educate patients, and maintain sterile