Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/Dental Assistant (DA)/Orthodontic Assistant (OA)

Confidential

Santa Maria, California permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

We are looking for a fun, friendly, registered dental assistant and dental assistant that loves working with children. We are looking for candidates with excellent customer service, who are well-organized with great attention to detail and are a team player. You should be able to follow instructions and follow all dental regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct patient care and able to accurately record patient records and treatment.

Responsibilities

DA duties that include diagnostic quality x-rays and chairside assisting

RDA duties that include coronal polish and sealants

Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort

Set up instruments, equipment and material needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Maintain accurate patient records including charting and treatment planning chairside

Record accurate patient vitals

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental operatory clean and well-stocked

Skills

RDA license with coronal polish and sealants preferred but not necessary

Bilingual English and Spanish Preferred

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Excellent communication, people and computer skills

Attention to detail and ability to record keep accurately

Well-organized and reliable

Team player attitude

Ability to work full time Monday-Friday anywhere from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

We offer a competitive benefit package:

Vacation and Sick Pay

Medical (including prescriptions), Vision, dental benefit

401 (k) plan

Scrubs

Opportunities for advancement

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