Ortho Dental Assistant

Ortho Dental Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG) – Join to apply for the Ortho Dental Assistant role. Imagine working in a place that delivers best‑in‑class patient care, focusing on putting every patient first at every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience.

Split between the Fairfield and Norwalk offices – Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support and help patients receive the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment.

• Provides excellent chair‑side clinical support and assistance to doctors, including charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor’s direction, and ensures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
• Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, and prepare teeth for bonding.
• Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.

• Entry‑level position.
• State licensure where specified.
• Valid dental radiographer license for state requirements.
• CPR certification required.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

Hourly: $18.00‑$20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time employees).
• Healthcare spending account.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Voluntary life & disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.