Dental Assistant - Orthodontics
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental assistant jobs in Arizona post a median of $22.50 an hour, the middle half $20.50–$27, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Dental assistants employed in Arizona earn a median of $23.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Overview
Dental Assistant - Orthodontics
Summary: The Dental Assistant supports orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Arizona dental standards.
At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:
- Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
- Professional and personal growth
- Experienced leadership support
- Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
- Comprehensive benefit package
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists the doctor in procedures (including invisalign, knowledge of invisalign preferred)
- Takes x-rays
- Instructs patients on oral hygiene
- Sterilizes instruments
- Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment
- Charting of patient's treatment
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Required Certificates or Licenses
- Current BLS certification
Preferred Certifications
- Arizona X-Ray certification
From Choice Healthcare Services's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Choice Healthcare Services hires dental staff and front-office staff in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado.
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