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Dental Assistant

Company
Diamond Braces
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-10-26

Job description

What You'll Do
As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping create confident smiles while supporting our orthodontists and delivering an exceptional patient experience. You'll work with advanced technology, expand your clinical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact on patients every day.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting the orthodontist during patient treatment
Preparing treatment rooms and orthodontic instruments
Sterilizing instruments following OSHA and infection control standards
Taking digital X-rays, intraoral scans, photographs, and impressions
Entering accurate clinical notes into patient records
Educating patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
Fabricating Essix retainers and assisting with basic laboratory duties
Preparing and tracking laboratory cases
Keeping operatories clean, organized, and patient-ready
Every day is different, and every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and develop new skills.

Who We're Looking For
We're searching for individuals who are:

High school graduates or equivalent
Passionate about patient care
Reliable with strong attendance
Positive, coachable, and eager to learn
Organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communicators with a professional attitude
Team players who enjoy helping others and contributing to a positive workplace culture
Experience Preferred
At least 6 months of experience in a dental office or healthcare setting
Orthodontic experience is a plus, but not required
Experience with digital scanners is a plus

Work Schedule
We care for children, teens, and working adults, so flexibility is important.

Full-Time
On-site
Some evenings and Saturdays required
Local travel between nearby offices may be required

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