Orthodontic Dental Assistant: Precision Care

Kaiser Permanente; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Beaverton, OR, seeks an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to provide direct patient care within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. The role supports orthodontic procedures and instruction, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatment.

Responsibilities include assisting with impressions, bonding, removing cement, and recording clinical data. Required credentials include an accredited dental assisting program, DANB exams, and Oregon radiation proficiency.

Qualifications

• Complete an accredited dental assisting program.
• Pass the DANB Basic and Expanded Function Orthodontic Examination.
• Be eligible for Oregon Radiation Proficiency Certificate at hire.

Responsibilities

• Instruct patients on orthodontic hygiene and appliance care.
• Remove cement with ultrasonic/hand scaler and re-cement bands if needed.
• Take impressions for diagnostic models and temporary appliances; record studies.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Time management

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

DANB Basic & Expanded Function certification

Tools

Sterilization & infection control equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Beaverton, OR, seeks an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to provide direct patient care within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. The role supports orthodontic procedures and instruction, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatment.

Responsibilities include assisting with impressions, bonding, removing cement, and recording clinical data. Required credentials include an accredited dental assisting program, DANB exams, and Oregon radiation proficiency.