full-time 1 day ago
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Ridder Orthodontics
Keller, TX
Competitive Compensation
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Software Software
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Job Description
Dental Assistant
About the Role
Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.
Responsibilities
Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
Provide chairside assistance during treatment procedures
Document dental care services by charting patient records
Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment
Qualifications
Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
CPR or BLS certification
Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Modern facilities and advanced technology
Mentorship and career growth opportunities
A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work
About the Role
Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.
Responsibilities
Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
Provide chairside assistance during treatment procedures
Document dental care services by charting patient records
Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment
Qualifications
Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
CPR or BLS certification
Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Modern facilities and advanced technology
Mentorship and career growth opportunities
A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work
About Ridder Orthodontics
Ridder Orthodontics is a family-friendly orthodontic practice led by Dr. Nick Ridder, serving patients in the Dallas–Fort Worth area through offices in Keller, Haslet, and Northlake. The team focuses on comfortable, affordable, personalized orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults, offering traditional and clear braces as well as Spark clear aligners. The practice emphasizes a fun, welcoming environment, transparent treatment planning, and efficient, high-quality patient care.