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Dental / Sleep Assistant Oral Appliance Therapy Clinic

Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Portland, OR

Sleep Health Partners
$24.00 - $28.00 / hour DOE
Permanent
Posted about 4 hours ago

Company: Sleep Health Partners
Experience Required: 1–5 years as a Dental Assistant

Position Overview

Sleep Health Partners is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant who is interested in exploring an exciting and growing specialty: medical sleep apnea treatment using oral appliance therapy. This role is ideal for dental assistants who enjoy patient education, medical–dental collaboration, and want to expand their career beyond traditional dentistry.

You will work closely with sleep physicians, dentists, and patients to help diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders using custom oral appliances.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the dentist with sleep apnea evaluations and oral appliance therapy

  • Take dental impressions and intraoral scans for sleep appliances

  • Educate patients on sleep apnea, treatment options, and appliance care

  • Assist with appliance fittings, adjustments, and follow-up visits

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records

  • Coordinate care with sleep physicians and medical offices

  • Ensure proper infection control and clinical protocols are followed

  • Provide excellent patient care and support throughout treatment

Qualifications

  • 1–5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant (required)

  • Dental Assistant certification or licensure per state requirements

  • Strong interest in sleep medicine and oral appliance therapy

  • Excellent communication and patient education skills

  • Comfortable working in a medical–dental hybrid environment

  • Detail-oriented, organized, and team-focused

  • Willingness to learn new protocols and technologies

Training & Growth

  • Comprehensive training in dental sleep medicine provided

  • Opportunity to build expertise in a rapidly growing healthcare specialty

  • Exposure to collaborative care with medical professionals

Work Environment

  • Modern, patient-focused sleep health practice

  • Supportive team culture with an emphasis on learning and growth

  • Consistent schedule with minimal traditional dental stress

Why Join Sleep Health Partners?

  • Expand your dental career into medical sleep apnea treatment

  • Be part of a mission-driven team improving patients’ quality of life

  • Long-term growth potential in a high-demand specialty

Sleep Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.


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Map to Sleep Health Partners office in Portland, OR
Sleep Health Partners Sleep Health Partners
9370 Sw Greenburg Rd 422
Portland, OR 97223
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