Ortho Assistant

San Gabriel Dental & Orthodontics·San Gabriel, California

$22 - $25/hrFull Time Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Practice for this role

Ortho Assistant · $22 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-27% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in California ($30.00/hr, n=1768)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,768 posted dental roles in California rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the California median for dental roles.

The Orthodontic Assistant will prepare treatment rooms, assist the orthodontist during procedures, and maintain patient records. They are also responsible for taking impressions and ensuring all instruments are properly sterilized.

Description Orthodontic Assistant Opportunities – Our Best Life Companies Grow Your Career with a Team That Feels Like Family Our Best Life Companies are currently seeking dedicated and motivated Orthodontic Assistants to join our growing team. We offer a supportive work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities to work across multiple locations. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Key Responsibilities As an Orthodontic Assistant at Our Best Life, you will: Prepare and maintain treatment rooms for orthodontic procedures Record and update patients’ medical and dental histories Assist the orthodontist during procedures as needed Take preliminary impressions and fabricate custom impression trays Ensure proper sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment Qualifications & Requirements Current CPR certification Active Radiology certification Active Ortho Assistant License

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish Minimum of one (1) year of orthodontic assisting experience Our Best Life Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements: Current CPR certification Active Radiology certification Active Ortho Assistant License

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses
Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling options

Posting details

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

California Ortho Assistant roles stay competitive

In California, orthodontic assistant openings tend to draw steady interest because practices need licensed support for chairside care, imaging, and patient flow. These roles are competitive when candidates already hold current CPR, active radiology certification, and an active Ortho Assistant License, plus prior orthodontic assisting experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight any hands-on ortho experience in your application.