Licensed Dental Assistant – Orthodontics

Location: Richmond, BC

Clinic: Ironwood Dental Centre

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday

Wage: $32.00–$36.00/hour, depending on experience

Join the Ironwood Dental Team!

At Ironwood Dental Centre, we believe great dental care is about more than procedures—it’s about creating a comfortable experience, building trust, and helping patients feel confident throughout their treatment journey.

We’re looking for an experienced Licensed Dental Assistant with orthodontic experience to join our team. If you enjoy working with patients through their smile transformations and have a strong background in orthodontics, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

- Provide chairside assistance for orthodontic and general dental procedures.
- Support patients throughout their orthodontic treatment journey.
- Assist with clear aligner and Invisalign treatments, including patient education.
- Take digital scans, impressions, radiographs, photographs, and other diagnostic records.
- Assist with orthodontic procedures, appliances, and records.
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments while maintaining excellent infection prevention and control standards.
- Provide patients with clear treatment, oral hygiene, and post-treatment instructions.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Work closely with the dentist and clinical team to provide efficient, high-quality care.
- Help create a welcoming and positive patient experience.

What You'll Bring




- Current LDA certification and registration with BCCOHP.
- Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience, including orthodontic experience.
- Hands-on experience with orthodontic procedures and appliances.
- Experience with clear aligners and/or Invisalign.
- Experience with digital scanning technology such as iTero or similar.
- Robust communication and patient-care skills.
- Excellent organization and the ability to work efficiently in a busy clinic.
- A collaborative, team-focused approach.
- Experience with Tracker is an asset but not required.

About Ironwood Dental Centre At Ironwood Dental, we’re passionate about creating an environment where both patients and team members feel cared for. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care in a welcoming, modern environment.

Our team is supportive, collaborative, and committed to helping each other grow while providing an exceptional patient experience.

Who We Are

Ironwood Dental Centre is proud to be part of Passion Dental Group, a growing network of dental professionals committed to exceptional patient care and robust clinic cultures.

We invest in our people and believe in creating opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Visit passiondental.ca to learn more.

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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 [email protected].

📌 Orthodontic Dental Assistant (Richmond)
🏢 Passion Dental Group
📍 Richmond