Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

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

Overview

"You belong here with us at Bright Now! Dental" We're looking for a Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist.

Our commitment is in everything we do.

Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones.

We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 9am-6pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection-control 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 orthodontic materials as directed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions
• Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed
• Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes
• Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments
• Set up and break down treatment areas between patients
• Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies
• Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient check-in/check-out
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times

Qualifications

Must have certs to be hired:

• CPR or BLS
• RDA license or OA permit
• must have 2 years of ortho experience
• willing to travel with paid mileage

Compensation

$24-$26/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]