Rock Dental Brands·Fremont, California
The Orthodontic Assistant will support the Orthodontist during patient examinations and treatments, ensuring patient comfort and smooth procedure flow while preparing operatories and sterilizing equipment. Key duties include performing orthodontic procedures like placing/removing wires and bands under supervision, conducting digital scans, and educating patients on care.
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At Westrock Orthodontics, we’re passionate about creating smiles that last a lifetime. We’re looking for a talented and caring Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. If you’re a motivated team player with a dental or orthodontic assisting background, we’d love to meet you!
As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. Prepare patient operatories, equipment, and assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment.
What You’ll Do
Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
Prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows to maximize efficiency.
Perform orthodontic procedures such as placing/removing wires, coil springs, bands, and retainers under direct supervision.
Conduct digital scans and assist in fabricating customized appliances and retainers.
Educate patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care to ensure they are fully informed and confident.
Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient’s journey.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.
Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.
Why Westrock Orthodontics?
Join a practice where your passion meets purpose—and where you help people smile brighter every day.
Candidates must possess experience in dental or orthodontic assisting, along with familiarity with standard orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology. The role requires being a motivated team player committed to providing high-quality patient care.
Market context
In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.
