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Glendale, Colorado

Orthodontist Assistant at Advanced Orthodontic Care

OrthodonticsFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthodontic Assistant to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and assisting our orthodontists in delivering high-quality treatment. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for helping patients achieve their best smiles.

Responsibilities Assist orthodontists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials. Take and develop dental radiographs as needed. Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Manage appointment schedules and coordinate patient flow efficiently. Ensure the sterilization of instruments and maintain a clean working environment. Communicate effectively with patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring comfort during treatments.

Collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive care, including prosthodontics when necessary. Skills Proficiency in dental assisting techniques and procedures, with a focus on orthodontics. Familiarity with dental terminology. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.

Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members. Ability to perform dental documentation accurately and efficiently. Join us in making a positive impact on our patients’ lives through exceptional orthodontic care!

Key Responsibilities

Assist orthodontists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials, taking radiographs, and supporting patient comfort and care. Maintain patient records, coordinate appointments and patient flow, educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, and ensure instruments and work areas are clean and sterile.

Requirements

The role calls for proficiency in dental assisting techniques, particularly orthodontics, and familiarity with dental terminology and HIPAA requirements. Candidates should communicate effectively, document accurately, and demonstrate strong organization and attention to detail.

Key Skills

Orthodontic AssistingDental RadiographyPatient EducationOral Hygiene InstructionHIPAA CompliancePatient RecordkeepingAppointment SchedulingInstrument SterilizationPatient CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Orthodontics Career Context

In Colorado, the Orthodontics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (65 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (1,870 salary observations; 6,533 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Orthodontics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Glendale

Typical market rent
$1,513/mo
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.