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Turpin Orthodontics

Dental Assistant - Ruston

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Ruston, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$39,830 / year median in Louisiana

+34% projected growth

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Job Description

Turpin Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our established Ruston/West Monroe/Monroe team! The best candidate for this role has strong attention to detail and a patient-centered mindset. If this sounds like you and you meet our qualifications below, we want to hear from you!

Schedule:

Full-time. Monday through Thursday from 7:45AM-5:15PM. Fridays from 7:45AM to 12:00PM.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. PTO and paid holidays. 401(k) options. Monday through Friday work schedule.

Qualifications:

1+ years of orthodontic assisting experience is required. Must be willing to travel to our Monroe, West Monroe, and Ruston locations on a weekly basis.

Job Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Taking extraoral and intraoral photographs. Taking dental impressions. Sterilization and packaging of orthodontic instruments. Disinfecting equipment and operatories. Maintaining inventory control of all lab equipment, supplies, instruments, and consumables. Preparing clinicians' chair-side set-ups. Tying and untying patients. Applying orthodontic appliances under the supervision of the orthodontist. Pouring models. Fabricating retainers. Cleaning the lab and operatories, sweeping/mopping as needed. Cleaning common areas and removing the trash. Providing oral hygiene and home care instructions to patients and family members. And adherence to all OSHA and HIPAA regulations.