Dental Assistant

Perelmuter & Glatt Orthodontics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Volunteer Orthodontics in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our friendly, fast-paced practice. You will work closely with the orthodontist to support patient care, ensure comfort, and help deliver beautiful smiles.

The ideal candidate has prior orthodontic experience, strong communication, and a team-oriented mindset. We offer a full-time position with benefits and bonus opportunities, plus ongoing training and growth within a supportive clinic.

Qualifications

• Previous orthodontic assisting experience required.
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, instruments, and appliances.
• Tennessee dental assisting qualifications and applicable certifications for assigned duties.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Friendly, dependable, and team-oriented personality.
• Initiative and eagerness to continue learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist with daily procedures and patient care.
• Perform orthodontic assisting duties, including changing wires, placing and removing ligatures, and preparing patients for adjustments, as permitted by Tennessee regulations.
• Take impressions, scans, photographs, and X-rays as qualified and authorized.
• Educate patients on orthodontic treatment, appliances, and oral hygiene.
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain proper sterilization and infection control.
• Keep accurate patient records and assist with efficient patient flow.
• Work closely with the team to create a positive and comfortable patient experience.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Communication

Organization

Team player

Initiative

Education

Tennessee dental assistant certification

Tools

Orthodontic instruments

X-ray equipment

Job description

Orthodontic Dental Assistant – Volunteer Orthodontics

Location: Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | Full Benefits | Bonus Opportunities

Come Grow With Our Team!

Volunteer Orthodontics is looking for a friendly, experienced, and motivatedOrthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team in Nashville, TN!

We're looking for someone who loves working with patients, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in helping create beautiful smiles. If you have orthodontic experience, a positive attitude, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Assist the orthodontist with daily procedures and patient care.

Perform orthodontic assisting duties, including changing wires, placing and removing ligatures, and preparing patients for adjustments, as permitted by Tennessee regulations.

Take impressions, scans, photographs, and X-rays as qualified and authorized.

Educate patients on orthodontic treatment, appliances, and oral hygiene.

Prepare treatment areas and maintain proper sterilization and infection control.

Keep accurate patient records and assist with efficient patient flow.

Work closely with the team to create a positive and comfortable patient experience.

What We’re Looking For

Previous orthodontic assisting experience required.

Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, instruments, and appliances.

Tennessee dental assisting qualifications and applicable certifications for assigned duties.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

A friendly, dependable, and team-oriented personality.

Someone who takes initiative, enjoys staying busy, and is eager to continue learning.

What We Offer

Full-time position

Bonus opportunities based on office performance

Supportive and welcoming team environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to Join Us?

At Volunteer Orthodontics, we believe creating beautiful smiles starts with a great team! We're looking for someone who brings experience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for patient care.