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About the job
Overview
"You belong here with us at Bright Now! Dental"
We're looking for a Traveling Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist.
Our commitment is in everything we do.
Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones.
We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm 8 hours a day
Responsibilities
- Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection-control standards
- Take dental impressions, intraoral scans, X-rays, and patient photographs
- Assist with bonding and debonding braces and orthodontic appliances
- Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other orthodontic materials as directed
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions
- Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed
- Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes
- Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments
- Set up and break down treatment areas between patients
- Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies
- Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient check-in/check-out
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times
Qualifications
Must have certs to be hired
- CPR or BLS
- RDA license
- must have 2 years of ortho experience
- willing to travel with paid mileage
Compensation
$27-$29/hr
About Us
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com
- Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection-control standards
- Take dental impressions, intraoral scans, X-rays, and patient photographs
- Assist with bonding and debonding braces and orthodontic appliances
- Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other orthodontic materials as directed
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions
- Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed
- Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes
- Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments
- Set up and break down treatment areas between patients
- Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies
- Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient check-in/check-out
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times
Must have certs to be hired
- CPR or BLS
- RDA license
- must have 2 years of ortho experience
- willing to travel with paid mileage
From Smile Brands's job posting, checked Oct 21, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Smile Brands
Smile Brands hires dental staff and front-office staff in 28 states.
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