Dental Assistant - Orthodontist

Gladwell Orthodontics; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladwell Orthodontics in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an orthodontic clinical assistant who ensures exceptional patient care at every treatment appointment. You will support chairside procedures, manage patient flow, and communicate with families to create a welcoming experience.

The role includes photographing, radiographs, digital scanning (iTero), reties, aligner and retainer delivery, sterilization, and using practice management software to schedule visits and assist administration as

Qualifications

• Licensed dental assistant in NC or eligible to obtain license.
• Certified radiography license or state credentialing.
• Experience in orthodontic settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 15 minutes early for daily prep and team huddle.
• Greet patients and families, and ensure a welcoming, on-time experience.
• Assist doctor chairside with brackets, wires, expander placements, and aligners.
• Capture photographs and radiographs; manage digital scans.
• Maintain patient charts with proper orthodontic terminology.
• Schedule next visits and support front desk when needed.
• Sterilize instruments using appropriate methods.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to run the day smoothly.
• Other duties as assigned by doctor or manager.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Orthodontic terminology

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiography certification

Tools

Orthodontic practice software

iTero digital scanning

Job description

Gladwell Orthodontics, 13271 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Gladwell Orthodontics, we will do everything we can to make our patients feel comfortable and at home! Our office offers the latest in orthodontic technology, all designed to provide our patients with the best orthodontic treatment and experience possible. Our team consists of caring, highly trained professionals who are ready to provide exceptional service for each patient.

Position Summary:

The job of an orthodontic clinical assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting
• Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment
• The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)
• Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of orthodontic assisting including, but not limited to, photographs, radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalogram), digital scanning (iTero), reties, wire changes, assisting doctor with bracket placement and bracket repositioning, expander placement/checks, aligner and retainer delivery and checks.
• Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice
• Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside and cover telephone to help the administrative team when necessary
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely manner
• Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout orthodontic treatment
• This includes initial expander instructions, adjustment to braces instructions, oral hygiene instructions at the start of and throughout treatment, initial aligner instructions, and retainer instructions
• Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods
• Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor or manager

Qualifications:

• Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)