Orthodontic Assistant at Children's Dental Center
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Parkway Orthodontics is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to be part of our amazing team!
Our goal at Parkway Orthodontics is to provide a fun environment where all patients can have a positive dental experience while providing them top-quality orthodontic care. We are seeking dependable, fun, hard-working, proactive team players to join our practice. If you are a compassionate, detail-oriented person, committed to excellent patient care, we would love to meet you!
Office Hours:
· Monday - Thursday: 7:15am – 5:00pm
· Friday: 7:15am – 12:00pm
Responsibilities:
- Provide chairside assistance to the orthodontist during procedures.
- Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments.
- Place separators, elastic chains, wires, and cement.
- Check patient for loose brackets or bonds.
- Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
- Maintain patient flow by seating patients promptly and beginning procedures.
- Take detailed chart notes of patient appointments.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and chairs.
- Educate patients and parents on post-operative care and oral hygiene.
- Follow infection control protocols and maintain a sterile environment.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
- Attends staff meetings and daily huddles.
- Must arrive on time and adhere to the attendance policy.
- Performs other daily duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid South Dakota Dental Assistant license or a valid DANB certification.
- Must have a valid SD Dental Radiographer license.
- Authorized to administer nitrous oxide preferred, but not required.
- Compassionate and caring attitude toward patients and parents.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment. If you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this position!
Other Details
- Job type: full-time
- Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Salary: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- And more!
From Specialty Dental Brands's careers page (Greenhouse), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 8 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job