Part-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Create Smiles

Dental Care Alliance; Ponemah (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Continuing education support

Modern office with advanced dentaltech

Job summary

Children's Dental Center of New Hampshire in Amherst, NH is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant for a part-time position. You will support the clinical team by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting dentists with procedures in a team-based setting.

Ideal candidates have prior dental assisting experience, with preferred X-ray and orthodontic assistant certifications. The role includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and professional

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program OR 1 year of experience.
• X-Ray certification preferred.
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant - Preferred.
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post‑treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed).
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Skills

Clinical Support

Patient Care

Radiography

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

X-Ray certification

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Nitrous Oxide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children's Dental Center of New Hampshire in Amherst, NH is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant for a part-time position. You will support the clinical team by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting dentists with procedures in a team-based setting.

Ideal candidates have prior dental assisting experience, with preferred X-ray and orthodontic assistant certifications. The role includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and professional