Dental Assistant - Full-time

Hidden Valley Orthodontics is a premier orthodontic practice proudly serving the North County San Diego communities of Escondido and San Marcos for over 40 years. Since our founding in 1982, we've been dedicated to creating confident, beautiful smiles for children, teens and even adults.

Led by Dr. Christy Fortney, a respected expert with 20+ of experience, our talented team takes a whole-person approach to treatment, focusing on growth, wellness, and long-term health for patients of all ages. As a top 1% Invisalign provider in San Diego County with thousands of successful cases, we offer advanced options like Invisalign clear aligners, modern braces, and early intervention in a warm, welcoming environment.

What truly sets us apart is our team-oriented culture. We believe in a collaborative, supportive approach where every team member, from clinical team to administrative, works together seamlessly to provide exceptional patient experiences. Our office is a fun, positive place to work, filled with laughter, mutual encouragement, and a genuine sense of family. Many team members have been with us for 20+ years, creating a stable, low-turnover environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to grow. 

If you're energetic, positive, and thrive in a fun, supportive team environment, we'd love for you to join our 5-star team and be part of an award-winning practice where collaboration, positivity, and patient-centered care come first!

Join Our Fun, Team-Centric Orthodontic Family in Escondido 

Dental Assistant – Ortho Experience Preferred, 2+ Years Total Chairside

We're a patient-centered, high-energy orthodontic practice in Escondido dedicated to creating beautiful smiles and lifelong confidence. Our tight-knit team thrives on collaboration, positivity, mutual support, and celebrating each other's wins—because great smiles start with a great team!

If you're passionate about orthodontics, love building relationships with patients (especially kids, teens, and families), and want to work in an uplifting, drama-free environment where everyone truly has each other's back, this could be your perfect fit.

What You'll Do (Ortho-Focused Chairside Magic):

• Greet and prepare patients for appointments, review health histories, and ensure a positive experience
• Take precise digital X-rays, photos, and impressions for aligners, retainers, records for new patient consultants.
• Provide expert chairside orthodontic support under supervision of doctor
• Place and ligate arch wires, ties, and auxiliaries
• Educate patients & parents on care instructions, hygiene, and appliance maintenance
• Assist with Invisalign/aligner deliveries, scans, and IPR as directed
• Maintain strict sterilization/infection control and keep our beautiful clinical areas spotless
• Help with patient flow, digital charting (Ortho2 Edge), and team coordination

What We're Looking For:

• Dental Assistant with orthodontic experience
  • Active California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license a plus
• Current California X-ray (Radiation Safety) certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 2+ years** chairside experience (orthodontic experience strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of orthodontic procedures, instruments, and materials
• Warm, friendly, patient (and parent!) communication style—patience and enthusiasm are key
• Team-oriented mindset: reliable, proactive, positive, and always willing to jump in to help colleagues
• Detail-focused with great hand skills and comfort in a fast-paced, upbeat ortho setting
• Experience with digital Imaging/scanners

What Our Team-Centric Practice Offers:

• Competitive pay: $22-28+/hr (based on experience and ortho skills)
  • Team & individual bonus system
• Full-time schedule (typically 4 days/week, 32–36 hours—no late evenings or weekends!)
• Paid time off, holidays, and team events/birthday perks
• Medical/dental benefits + 401(k) options (for eligible team members)
• Uniform allowance
• Fun, supportive culture with regular team lunches, shout-outs, and a "no drama" vibe
• Modern office with the latest tech (digital impressions, 3D printing, etc.)

Ready to join a practice where your contributions are valued, your ideas matter, and we genuinely enjoy coming to work together? We'd love to meet you!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.