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Our private, family-owned orthodontic practice is seeking a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing team. We recently moved into our beautiful new office. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Orthodontic experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right Dental Assistant who is eager to learn and grow with our practice.

Schedule,\xa0Full-time

• Monday – Thursday
• Fridays may be added as needed

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and create a positive experience
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• Take digital scans, photographs, and x-rays
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care
• Remove and replace wires, elastics, and orthodontic appliances as permitted by licensure
• Travel between office locations as needed

Requirements

• Active California Dental Assistant or RDA license
• Orthodontic experience preferred but not required
• OA certification is a plus
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Team-oriented with excellent attention to detail
• Reliable transportation between office locations

Pay & Benefits

• $20–$32 per hour (based on experience and licensure)
• Performance bonuses
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Continuing education opportunities

We look forward to meeting you. Apply today!

Benefits:

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• $20-$32/hour

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Our private, family-owned orthodontic practice is seeking a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing team. We recently moved into our beautiful new office. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Orthodontic experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right Dental Assistant who is eager to learn and grow with our practice.

Schedule,\xa0Full-time

• Monday – Thursday
• Fridays may be added as needed

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and create a positive experience
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures
• Take digital scans, photographs, and x-rays
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care
• Remove and replace wires, elastics, and orthodontic appliances as permitted by licensure
• Travel between office locations as needed

Requirements

• Active California Dental Assistant or RDA license
• Orthodontic experience preferred but not required
• OA certification is a plus
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Team-oriented with excellent attention to detail
• Reliable transportation between office locations

Pay & Benefits

• $20–$32 per hour (based on experience and licensure)
• Performance bonuses
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Continuing education opportunities

We look forward to meeting you. Apply today!

Benefits:

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• Assist the orthodontist during procedures
• Take digital scans, photographs, and x-rays
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care
• Remove and replace wires, elastics, and orthodontic appliances as permitted by licensure
• Travel between office locations as needed

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• Active California Dental Assistant or RDA license
• Orthodontic experience preferred but not required
• OA certification is a plus
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Team-oriented with excellent attention to detail
• Reliable transportation between office locations

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• Performance bonuses
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k)
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We look forward to meeting you. Apply today!

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