Traveling Orthodontic Assistant - Dynamic Dental Support

Community Dental Partners; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hep B Shot Series

Scrubs

Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

PTO

Life Insurance

Traveling stipend

Job summary

Community Dental Partners seeks a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support doctors during treatment exams and perform all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while delivering quality patient care. This full-time role requires strong communication, rapid adaptability, and professionalism across locations in Corpus Christi and Kingsville.

Responsibilities include assisting at the chair, arch wire placement, x-ray capture, sterilization, and patient education, with a compensation package and

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures.
• Familiar with Sterilization.
• Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures.
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred.
• Previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care.
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
• Anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next steps.
• Removal and placement of arch wires.
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding.
• Accurate computer charting.
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Placement and removal of brackets.
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays and oral photographs.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.

Skills

Dental terminology

Sterilization

OSHA guidelines

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Dental Partners seeks a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support doctors during treatment exams and perform all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while delivering quality patient care. This full-time role requires strong communication, rapid adaptability, and professionalism across locations in Corpus Christi and Kingsville.

Responsibilities include assisting at the chair, arch wire placement, x-ray capture, sterilization, and patient education, with a compensation package and