Orthodontic Lead Dental Assistant – Mentorship & Growth

Salt Dental Partners; Nampa (ID); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant dedicated to exceptional patient care and teamwork. This role will support clinicians during orthodontic treatment, mentor new staff, and drive efficient, compliant workflows in a modern practice.

You will collaborate with the Practice Manager, manage supplies and equipment, and uphold OSHA and safety protocols while delivering accurate clinical documentation and high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• 2+ years of experience as an orthodontic dental assistant.
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and support patients throughout orthodontic treatment
• Train new hires using established clinical skills checklists
• Lead Dental Assistants in continuous process improvement and workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager to improve patient care and clinical documentation
• Manage dental supply inventory and coordinate repair or maintenance needs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and office safety protocols, including equipment testing logs

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Salt Dental Partners is seeking an orthodontic dental assistant dedicated to exceptional patient care and teamwork. This role will support clinicians during orthodontic treatment, mentor new staff, and drive efficient, compliant workflows in a modern practice.

You will collaborate with the Practice Manager, manage supplies and equipment, and uphold OSHA and safety protocols while delivering accurate clinical documentation and high-quality patient experiences.