Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Bluetree Practice Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

PTO + 6 holidays

Health plans

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Team discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Legendary Orthodontics in Modesto, CA is seeking a motivated Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our orthodontic team as a full-time member. An active RDA license is required; prior orthodontic experience is preferred, but we train the right candidate who shows energy, care for patients, and teamwork.

You will provide chairside support, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, maintain infection control, and travel between local practice sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RDA license required.
• Prior orthodontic experience preferred, but training available for the right candidate.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Orthodontic chairside support during procedures and bonding sessions.
• Create a welcoming, patient-centered environment.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments, upholding CDC/OSHA/ADA standards.
• Travel between local area practice locations to support multisite operations.

Skills

RDA license

Orthodontics experience

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Company: Legendary Orthodontics

Location: Modesto, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (DOE)

More Than Just a \"Job\" - It's a Long-Term Career Opportunity!

If you are looking to build a stable, rewarding profession in orthodontics, we are ready to invest heavily in your training and development! An active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license is required, but prior orthodontic experience is not-we are fully willing to train the right licensed candidate who brings high energy, a strong work ethic, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for patient care.

Why Choose Legendary Orthodontics?

At Legendary Orthodontics, we don't just align teeth-we build lifelong confidence! Our practices across Northern California (including Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto, Roseville, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills) function as one collaborative family where high-energy clinical excellence meets genuine human connection.

When you join our Stockton practice, you step into a modern, tech-forward facility and join an elite, highly credentialed panel of orthodontic leaders:

• Dr. Andrey Gaiduchik, DDS (ABO Board-Certified): Advanced specialist in adult airway-centric expansion, MARPE, and MSE techniques, utilizing cutting-edge digital technology for smart, efficient tooth movement.


• Dr. Christian Hoybjerg, DDS, MS: Passionate advocate for transformational smile journeys, fostering a high-vibe, family-like environment for both staff and patients.


• Dr. Aimee Zakaluzny, DMD, MS (ABO Board-Certified): Former U.S. Air Force specialist and resident mentor bringing nearly two decades of combined general and orthodontic surgical expertise.


• Dr. Steven H. Scott, DDS, MS: UCLA and University of Michigan graduate with 28+ years of clinical mastery focused on functional occlusion, patient-centered care, and confidence-building.

What You'll Do Every Day (Responsibilities)

• Orthodontic Chairside Support: Provide efficient, high-quality chairside assistance during orthodontic procedures, adjustment appointments, and bonding sessions.


• Unforgettable Patient Experiences: Turn everyday grins into beaming, confident smiles by creating a comfortable, cheerful, and welcoming environment.


• Clinic Operations & Safety: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and strictly maintain infection control protocols following CDC, OSHA, and ADA standards.


• Multisite Collaboration: Work alongside a passionate clinical team while traveling between local area practice locations.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• Licensure: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license required.


• Experience: Prior experience in dental assisting or orthodontics is highly preferred, but motivated RDA candidates eager to learn and grow in orthodontics are encouraged to apply!


• Communication Skills: Top-notch interpersonal skills that make patients and teammates feel instantly at home.


• Mindset: High energy, strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a deep alignment with mission-driven patient care.


• Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Perks & Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Competitive Wage: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).


• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays each year.


• Healthcare Package: Choose from 5 Medical plans, plus comprehensive Dental and Vision coverage.


• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan featuring a generous Company Match.


• Financial Security: Practice-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.


• Recognition & Perks: Service and achievement recognition programs, team discounts on dental/orthodontic services, and cell phone plan savings.


• Career Advancement: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you build a lifelong, rewarding career!

Ready to Make Magic Together?

If you're ready to join a supportive, tech-forward, and high-vibe team where your career gets the investment it deserves, we want to meet you!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

Legendary Orthodontics is a proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision:

Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.

Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.

Core Values That Guide Us:

• Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.


• Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.


• Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.


• Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal