Dental Assistant

Job Description

Cavanagh Orthodontics is a close-knit, patient-focused orthodontic practice dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy smiles in a warm and welcoming environment. As a small team, we value responsibility, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. If you're friendly, organized, and thrive in a busy yet supportive setting, we'd love to have you join our family-like office!

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic dental assistant to support our orthodontist in delivering high-quality care. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the primary assistant, managing a variety of clinical and patient-facing tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the orthodontist during orthodontic procedures

• Take x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans

• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols

• Prepare and clean treatment areas before and after patient visits

• Manage inventory of supplies

• Educate patients (and parents) on oral hygiene, appliance care, and maintenance of braces or aligners

Qualifications:

• Valid X-ray license

• Previous experience as a dental / orthodontic assistant preferred (but we welcome motivated candidates with strong transferable skills)

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited dental assisting program is a plus

Desired Traits:

• Responsible and dependable

• Friendly and approachable with excellent customer service skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Able to multi-task efficiently

• Team player who enjoys building positive relationships with patients of all ages

Expected hours: 22 - 24 per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

If you're passionate about helping patients achieve beautiful, confident smiles and want to be a key part of a small, dedicated orthodontic team, we encourage you to apply!