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Orthodontic Dental Assistant – UHC Staffing

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Location: Parkville, Maryland

Start Date: 11-30-2026

End Date: 11-30-2026

Shift Type: Afternoon/Evening shift, 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM (weekly day schedule to be confirmed with the clinic)

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare treatment rooms and instruments so every orthodontic visit runs smoothly
  • Assist the orthodontist chairside with bracket placement, wire changes, and adjustments
  • Take dental radiographs and intraoral scans with accuracy and care
  • Fit and adjust orthodontic appliances, retainers, and bands
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care so they leave smiling
  • Keep sterilization and infection control standards rock solid
  • Document patient charts and treatment notes with precision
  • Welcome patients warmly and help them feel at ease throughout their visit

Qualifications

  • Active Orthodontic certification (this one is a must-have)
  • Dental Assistant experience, ideally in an orthodontic setting
  • Current dental radiography/X-ray credentials where required by the state
  • Comfortable working afternoon to evening hours, 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Strong communication skills and a genuine care for patients
  • Team player mindset with a positive, can-do attitude

Knowledge & Skills

  • Orthodontic chairside assisting techniques
  • Knowledge of braces, aligners, retainers, and orthodontic hardware
  • Dental radiography and imaging basics
  • Sterilization and infection control best practices
  • Dental software and charting familiarity
  • Patient education and rapport building
  • Time management in a busy clinical schedule

Benefits

  • Hands-on training and mentorship in orthodontic specialty care
  • Supportive clinical team that has your back every shift
  • Consistent weekday hours so you can plan your life outside of work
  • Modern practice setting with up-to-date orthodontic equipment
  • Career growth in a specialty dental field
  • A workplace culture that values your skill and dedication

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Orthodontic Dental Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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