Travel Orthodontic RDA — Patient Care & Leadership

Smile Brands Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant to work closely with our dentist across multiple practices in California, including Escondido.

The role combines chairside orthodontic procedures with patient education and front-office support. You will travel between offices, set up treatment areas, take impressions and X-rays, assist with bonding/debonding, and keep accurate charts.

Qualifications

• CPR or BLS certification required.
• RDA license or OA permit required.
• Minimum two years of orthodontic experience.
• Willingness to travel and mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA standards.
• Take dental impressions, intraoral scans, X-rays, and patient photographs.
• Assist with bonding and debonding braces and orthodontic appliances.
• Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other materials.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and braces care.
• Fabricate retainers and aligners when needed.
• Maintain patient charts and update treatment notes.
• Set up and break down treatment areas; stock supplies.
• Support front office duties including scheduling and check-in/check-out.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and safety protocols.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Orthodontic experience

Education

RDA license or OA permit

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant to work closely with our dentist across multiple practices in California, including Escondido.

The role combines chairside orthodontic procedures with patient education and front-office support. You will travel between offices, set up treatment areas, take impressions and X-rays, assist with bonding/debonding, and keep accurate charts.