Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Orthodontics

Company: Legendary Orthodontics

Location: Modesto, CA (1533 Oakdale Rd, Suite B-2, Modesto, CA 95355)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Strict Role Requirements: Candidates must possess a valid California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in good standing. Prior orthodontic assisting experience is a major plus, but we are fully willing to provide specialized ortho training to highly motivated, licensed RDAs with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude!

Why Choose the Legendary Orthodontics Family?

At Legendary Orthodontics, we don't just align teeth—we transform lives by building genuine connections and lifelong confidence! When patients walk through our doors in Modesto, they become members of our family. Our staff across Northern California works together as one collaborative team, fostering a bilingual (English/Spanish), high-vibe environment where we love to laugh and spread joy.

By joining our clinical squad, you will get to work alongside and learn from a truly elite group of board-certified orthodontic specialists:

• Dr. David R. Datwyler: A UCSF Dental and Oregon Health Sciences residency graduate who spent ten years in architecture before bringing his sharp eye for precision, design, and human connection into orthodontics.
• Dr. Christian Hoybjerg: A dedicated specialist who thrives on seeing the transformative growth in a patient's confidence and bite mechanics from the first consult to the final debonding.
• Dr. Andrey Gaiduchik: An ABO Board-Certified specialist with advanced expertise in cutting-edge adult maxillary skeletal expansion (MARPE and MSE techniques), blending technology with highly customized care.
• Dr. Aimee Zakaluzny: An ABO Board-Certified diplomate with nearly a decade of military service as a US Air Force General Dentist and Orthodontist, who has mentored residents worldwide and treats patients with structural excellence.
• Dr. Steven H. Scott: A University of Michigan Orthodontics and UCLA dental graduate bringing over 28 years of master-level expertise, focusing on perfect occlusion, structural function, and confidence.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• Credentials: Valid California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license (required).
• Experience: 1+ years of dental assisting experience is preferred, but we welcome enthusiastic, recently licensed RDA graduates with a powerful work ethic! Prior orthodontic experience is a massive competitive advantage.
• Language Skills: Ability to speak both English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication skills, a warm bedside manner that puts patients at ease, sharp attention to clinical detail, and a naturally positive, team-first attitude.
• Safety & Compliance: This is a safety-sensitive role that requires a successful pre-employment drug screening. We strictly maintain a safe clinical environment by following all CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Orthodontic Chairside Assisting: Provide high-quality chairside support to our doctors during routine wire adjustments, bondings, debondings, and specialized appliance placements (like MARPE/MSE).
• Patient Engagement: Welcome patients into our family-focused office, track their excitement as their smiles improve, and provide clear oral hygiene and care education.
• Clinical Operations: Accurately take orthodontic diagnostic records (photos, digital scans, or X-rays), sterilize specialized instruments, and maintain a pristine, efficient chairside bay.
• Team Synergy: Actively collaborate with frontline and clinical teammates to keep our fast-paced daily scheduling running like clockwork.

Perks & Benefits That Rock

• Competitive Wages: Premium pay range of $21.00 – $25.00 per hour (commensurate with your experience)
• Time to Recharge: Accrual-based Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays to relax and unwind
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Choose from 5 Medical plan options, plus full Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with an immediate Company Match to invest in your future
• Financial Safety Nets: Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability plans
• Support for You & Yours: Dedicated Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Recognition & Rewards: Vibrant Service & Achievement Programs to celebrate your milestone wins
• Exclusive Discounts: Corporate team discounts on cell phone plans and practice services
• Career Growth: Real, funded pathways to advance your technical skills inside an expanding practice!

Ready to Bring Your Smile to Our Dream Team?

If you are an RDA looking to build an extraordinary, long-term orthodontic career alongside world-class providers, don't wait.

Apply today to join us at Legendary Orthodontics!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

Legendary Orthodontics is a proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision:

• Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.
• Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.

Core Values That Guide Us:

• Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
• Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
• Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
• Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by law.