Turpin Orthodontics - Monroe·Monroe, Louisiana
The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for clinical tasks including taking photographs, impressions, and fabricating retainers. They also manage sterilization, inventory control, and provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Overview Turpin Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our established locations in Monroe, West Monroe, and Ruston, Louisiana! The best candidate for this role has strong attention to detail and a patient-centered mindset. If this sounds like you and you meet our qualifications below, we want to hear from you! Schedule: Full-time Monday - Thursday from 7:45 AM - 5:15 PM Fridays from 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Competitive compensation package Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance PTO and paid holidays 401(k) options Monday through Friday work schedule
6+ months of orthodontic assisting experience is preferred Must be willing to travel to our Monroe, West Monroe, and Ruston locations on a weekly basis Job Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Taking extraoral and intraoral photographs Taking dental impressions Sterilization and packaging of orthodontic instruments Disinfecting equipment and operatories Maintaining inventory control of all lab equipment, supplies, instruments, and consumables Preparing clinicians’ chair-side set-ups Tying and untying patients Applying orthodontic appliances under the supervision of the orthodontist Pouring models Fabricating retainers Cleaning the lab and operatories, sweeping/mopping as needed Cleaning common areas and removing the trash Providing oral hygiene and home care instructions to patients and family members And adherence to all OSHA and HIPAA regulations INDHROA00
Candidates should preferably have over 6 months of orthodontic assisting experience. Must be willing to travel weekly between the Monroe, West Monroe, and Ruston locations.
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.
