Orthodontic Dental Assistant | Patient-Centric Chairside Pro

Southern Orthodontic Partners; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

STD/LTD

401(k) match

Job summary

Southern Orthodontic Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting orthodontists during procedures, placing and adjusting braces, taking X-rays and photos, preparing rooms, and maintaining EMR records. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant (preferred).
• RDA or CDA certification (preferred).
• Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures
• Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands (as directed)
• Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
• Coordinate with clinical and front office teams; cross-train as needed

Skills

Chairside assisting

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RDA or CDA certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Southern Orthodontic Partners is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant / Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. This full-time role focuses on chairside assisting, patient education, and thriving in a fast-paced orthodontic environment.

Responsibilities include assisting orthodontists during procedures, placing and adjusting braces, taking X-rays and photos, preparing rooms, and maintaining EMR records. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive