Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics - Pleasanton, CA

Who Are We? We are a private multidisciplinary dental office with an AMAZING team who just moved to a BEAUTIFUL brand new office in Pleasanton. We were voted BEST DENTIST in Dublin in 2025 and are bringing that same elevated level of care to our Pleasanton location. Who Are Looking For? Are you our perfect match? The ideal candidate will have a passion for dentistry and serving others. Additionally, this candidate should be a dependable, strong communicator , a team player , a quick learner , who has good emotional management , who is humble , positive , and solution-oriented . REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years experience as an orthodontic assistant Must hold an active OAP or RDA license! Experience with Open Dental software PREFERRED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ortho records: Taking intra/extra-oral photos, xrays, alginate impressions, iTero Lumina 3D scans Ortho chairside skills: Placing separators, Removing wires, Ligating wires - lacing, steel ties, covert molar tubes, etc., Invisalign attachments, Preparing & isolating teeth for bonding, Sizing and preparing for lower fixed retainers. General records: Taking PA, BW, Pano xrays, Intraoral photos General chairside skills: assisting chairside for restorative treatment Lab work: Pouring & trimming models, Fabricating Essix retainers Patient education: Oral hygiene instructions, Elastics instructions and compliance assessment, Appliance instructions (braces, Invisalign, expanders, etc.) Other responsibilities: Setting up/Breaking down patient rooms, Sterilization, Maintaining a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe working environment, helping with patient charting and reviewing attached treatment codes. HOURS: Wednesdays and/or Thursdays Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount On-the-job training Paid sick time Application Question(s): How recent was your last orthodontic assistant position? Experience: Orthodontics: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred) Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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