Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 33 hours per week

Job summary

Assist the orthodontist with clinical procedures, patient care, and the preparation of treatment rooms and equipment. Provide patients with instructions on orthodontic appliances and oral hygiene while maintaining high standards of infection prevention.

Job details

Orthodontic Assistant Join Say Cheese Orthodontics| Calgary, AB Opportunity Snapshot Full-Time Maternity leave position with potential for permanent employment Monday to Thursday 7:15 to 3:45 Specialized Orthodontic Practice Continuing Education Opportunities Great Place to Work® Certified Organization Great Smiles Start with a Great Team We’re looking for an Orthodontic Assistant who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, and wants to be part of a collaborative team. If you’re passionate about helping patients feel confident throughout their orthodontic journey, we’d love to meet you! What You’ll Love About This Opportunity Work in a dedicated orthodontic practice Build meaningful relationships with patients and families Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment Gain experience with orthodontic treatments and technology Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities Contribute to creating confident, healthy smiles What You’ll Be Doing Assist the orthodontist with clinical procedures and patient care Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment Support orthodontic procedures, including braces adjustments, wire changes, and other treatments within your scope of practice Take dental impressions or digital scans and diagnostic records as required Provide patients with instructions on orthodontic appliances, oral hygiene, and care following appointments Maintain infection prevention and control standards Help ensure appointments run smoothly and efficiently Create a welcoming, positive experience for patients of all ages Work closely with the orthodontist and clinical team to support excellent treatment outcomes *This description provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. What You’ll Bring 1+ year of Registered Dental Assistant experience 1+ years of orthodontic assisting experience is an asset Completion of an Ortho Module Experience with Dolphin dental software will be considered an asset Strong communication and interpersonal skills A patient-focused approach, with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and confident A positive attitude and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset Strong attention to detail and a commitment to infection prevention and patient safety Why Passion Dental Group? Say Cheese Orthodontics is a proud part of Passion Dental Group — a dental support organization founded by dentists. We do things a little differently: our clinics maintain their own culture, relationships, and patient experience while benefiting from the resources, mentorship, and learning opportunities that come with being part of a larger group. We're also Great Place to Work® certified, based on feedback from our team about trust, leadership, culture, and feeling valued. It's something we're proud of and continue working to earn. Sound Like Your Kind of Place? Apply today and tell us a little about what you're looking for in your next role. We'd love to chat! #PassionHP1 Passion Dental Group is committed to workplace diversity and providing accommodations throughout our hiring process. We do not use AI or automated decision-making tools to screen or assess candidates. For accommodation requests, please get in touch with careers@passiondental.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least one year of Registered Dental Assistant experience and completion of an Ortho Module. Experience with Dolphin dental software and previous orthodontic assisting experience are considered assets.