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Orthodontic Dental Assistant – UHC Staffing

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Location: Parkville, MD

Start Date: 11-09-2026

End Date: 11-09-2026

Shift Type: 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM, afternoon and evening shift

Hours per Week: 40

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

  • Welcome and prepare patients for orthodontic treatment with a warm, reassuring approach
  • Assist the orthodontist chairside during adjustments, bracket placement, and wire changes
  • Take and process dental radiographs and intraoral images with precision
  • Sterilize and organize instruments to keep every appointment safe and efficient
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, retainer care, and what to expect at each visit
  • Keep treatment rooms stocked, clean, and ready for the next smile

Qualifications

  • Must be ortho certified
  • Dental assisting experience, ideally in an orthodontic setting
  • Current radiography certification as required by the state of Maryland
  • A friendly, patient-first attitude and strong communication skills
  • Ability to keep pace in a busy, detail-focused clinical environment
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to grow your ortho skills

Knowledge & Skills

  • Orthodontic chairside assisting techniques
  • Bracket, wire, and retainer systems knowledge
  • Dental radiography and imaging
  • Infection control and sterilization protocols
  • Patient education and comfort management
  • Charting, scheduling, and dental software familiarity

Benefits

  • Be part of a welcoming dental team that genuinely values your skills
  • Hands-on role where your ortho expertise truly shines
  • Consistent afternoon and evening hours that fit your lifestyle
  • Supportive clinical environment with modern orthodontic technology
  • Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families
  • A workplace that respects your certification and your time

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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