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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

MyOrthodontist·Washington, North Carolina

$16 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assist the doctor with orthodontic treatments, including taking digital scans, x-rays, and fabricating retainers. Educate patients on oral healthcare and maintain accurate clinical documentation and sterilization standards.

Orthodontic Dental Assistant $300 Signing Bonus!

Are you ready to make a fresh start?

Are you an upbeat person that works well with patients and your teammates?

Does it give you a smile when helping others improve theirs?

Our team does not just change smiles – we improve the lives of families every day.

Working with us means being challenged and being proud of what you do.

It means being a mentor and a friend.

It means being part of a change that starts with each patient.

Our compassion and drive make us the best at what we do every day.

This is the time to join an amazing group where you will be a part of making smiles happen every day and help us give back to the community through our Foundation and philanthropic projects.

If this is YOU, MyOrthodontist would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

  • Assist Doctor with orthodontic treatment in accordance with state regulations.
  • Take complete records including, digital scans, diagnostic x-rays and photos
  • Educate patients on oral healthcare of braces, aligners and/or their appliances.
  • Accurately chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment set forth by the Company guidelines.
  • Review the patient’s chart, medical history and treatment plan and consent forms prior to treatment, identify any potential concerns for you and the Doctor to consider.
  • Complete chair-side duties efficiently, paying attention to detail.
  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, set up trays.
  • Communicate with parents/patients at the end of each visit to address concerns and answer treatment questions.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
  • Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
  • Take impressions or bite registrations, pour and fabricate Essix retainers, stints and/or study models
  • Stock drawers, clean, set up/break down patient chairs daily.
  • Be compliant with state and federal OSHA laws, infection control, safety standards in the office and operatory.
  • Additional duties will be assigned to achieve the Company standards and goals as efficiently as possible.

Salary: Competitive Salary based on Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid FMLA
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student Loan Assistance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

  • Ortho
  • Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language: English/Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness To Travel

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location

• One location

Dental Specialty

• Orthodontics

Benefit Conditions

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers one year of orthodontic assisting experience. Proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, along with a willingness to travel up to 25%.

  • high school
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Sterilization
  • Infection Control
  • Impression Taking
  • Clinical Charting
  • Bite Registration
  • Orthodontic Assisting
  • Diagnostic X-rays
  • Digital Scanning
  • Essix Retainer Fabrication

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $26/hr
Location
Washington, North Carolina
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MyOrthodontist

MyOrthodontist is a family-oriented practice whose priority is delivering exceptional and affordable treatment in a warm and welcoming environment. Our 14 offices are located in Burgaw, Cary, Chapel Hill, Concord, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Mount Airy, Raleigh, Rocky...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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