Dr Lane & Associates·Durham, North Carolina
The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant provides chairside support to the orthodontist across multiple practice locations while maintaining clinical readiness and sterilization standards. They are responsible for patient preparation, orthodontic record-keeping, and managing dental supply inventory.
Now Hiring: Orthodontic Assistant- Traveling between Dunn and Durham
The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Orthodontist across designated practice locations (Garner, Fuquay Broad, Cary Tryon, Durham Miami) by providing exceptional chairside assistance, maintaining operatory readiness, monitoring inventory, and ensuring a clean, welcoming patient environment. This position works under the direct clinical supervision of the orthodontist and plays a key role in delivering a smooth, efficient, and positive patient experience.
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Key Tasks & Responsibilities Daily/Weekly/Monthly duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist the orthodontist in delivering high-quality patient care.
Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions to patients with orthodontic appliances.
Seat and prepare patients for treatment, including untying and removing arch wires.
Clean and disinfect operatories following each procedure.
Prepare and organize tray setups for upcoming procedures.
Monitor operatory supply levels and communicate restocking needs.
Sterilize instruments in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.
Expose and develop radiographs.
Utilize the iTero scanner for orthodontic records.
Take impressions and pour dental models as needed for appliances.
Track and confirm receipt of Invisalign cases to ensure readiness for appointments.
Capture intraoral photos for patient records.
Fabricate Essix retainers.
Maintain dental supply inventory systems, lab tracking processes, and OSHA compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Why You'll Love Working Here!
Competitive pay!
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (after 90 days!) – Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA & more!
401(k) Employer Contribution Plan (after 90 days!)
Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!
Employee Assistance Program!
Uniform Allowance!
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
Fridays off at 2 PM!
Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!
Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!
Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!
Employee discounts at major retailers!
and so much more!
Candidates must hold a Chairside Dental Assistant certificate and a valid North Carolina X-Ray Certification. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to travel between offices and lift up to 20 lbs.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in North Carolina are often driven by steady outpatient and preventive care demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures, patient communication, and digital charting. These positions can be competitive when practices want DAII training or equivalent, CDA or radiological equivalency, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and software skills match the posting before applying.
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