Rock Dental Brands·Lafayette, Louisiana
Assist the Orthodontist with clinical and technical procedures, including placing and removing wires, bands, and retainers. Manage patient operatories, sterilize equipment, and educate patients on treatment plans and oral hygiene.
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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?
Candidates must have experience in dental or orthodontic assisting. Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology is required.
Market context
In Louisiana, dental hygiene roles are often shaped by steady patient demand in private practices, community clinics, and group dental settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an accredited dental hygiene degree, an active Louisiana license, and strong patient communication skills; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure details and prepare to discuss chairside experience and patient education in your application.
