Orthodontic Assistant

Long Beach Dental & Orthodontics·Long Beach, California

$22 - $25/hrFull Time Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago

Orthodontic Assistant · $22 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-7% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Long Beach, California ($23.75/hr)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Long Beach, California rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% below the Long Beach, California median for dental roles.

The Orthodontic Assistant will prepare treatment rooms, record patient histories, and assist the orthodontist during procedures. They are also responsible for taking impressions, creating custom trays, and maintaining the sterilization of instruments.

Description Our Best Life is seeking Orthodontic Assistants to join our team!

We offer a wide range of benefits including bonus packages, competitive salaries, opportunities for flexibility and opportunities to travel to more than one location.

Full-time and part-time positions available.

Bonus program in place.

An OA at Our Best Life will need to: Prepare treatment rooms for orthodontic procedures Record patients’ medical and dental histories Assist the Orthodontist as needed Take preliminary impressions and create custom impression trays Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment Required Certifications Required state-specific licenses or certifications Current CPR certification Active X-Ray license Not required but preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish.

At least one (1) year of Orthodontic Assistant experience. *Our Best Life, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Required Certifications Required state-specific licenses or certifications Current CPR certification Active X-Ray license Not required but preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish. At least one (1) year of Orthodontic Assistant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Travel opportunities
Flexibility
Bonus packages

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $25/hr
Location: Long Beach, California
Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

California dental roles need licensed experience

In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.