Orthodontic Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry in Ashland, VA is hiring an Orthodontic Dental Assistant for a full-time role. You will assist chairside during orthodontic procedures, take X-rays and impressions, educate patients, and help manage a smooth, friendly patient experience.

Join a fun, welcoming team focused on transforming smiles and delivering excellent care with a patient-first approach. Prior experience in dental software and digital charting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Assist chairside during orthodontic procedures with precision.
• Make patients feel at ease and confident about their treatment.
• Educate patients and parents on home care and appliance care.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside during orthodontic procedures with precision.
• Take X-rays and impressions for appliances.
• Educate patients and parents on care and next steps.
• Help manage patient flow and keep the day running on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical area.

Skills

People skills

Sales and service mindset

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

Dental software

Digital charting

Job description

Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Fun/Welcoming Team Environment

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Join Our Smile-Making Team!

Orthodontic Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry

Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Fun/Welcoming Team Environment

Do you have a knack for connecting with people and a passion for sales and service? Do you love turning a first-time visitor into a loyal, confident patient with a brand-new smile? If so, we want YOU to be the friendly face and expert guide in our growing orthodontic practice!

What You'll Do (And Love!)

As our Orthodontic Dental Assistant, you'll be right in the action: creating confident smiles and supporting patients throughout their ortho journey. You'll play a key role in ensuring each visit is smooth, informative, and full of positive energy.

You'll get to:

• Assist chairside during orthodontic procedures with precision and care
• Make patients feel at ease and excited about their smile transformation
• Take X-rays, impressions, and help with placing/removing appliances
• Keep treatment areas prepped, organized, and sparkling clean
• Educate patients and parents on home care, appliance instructions, and what to expect next
• Help manage patient flow and keep the day running on time
• Be a vital part of a fun, upbeat team that loves creating beautiful smiles

Requirements

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Love making patients feel comfortable and cared for from start to finish
• Enjoy talking to people and turning nerves into confidence
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can keep things running smoothly— even on busy days
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment (bonus if it's in dental!)
• Feel comfortable using dental software, digital charting, and keeping accurate records
• Are passionate about creating life-changing smiles and being part of a patient's transformation journey

Bonus Points for Experience In:

• Orthodontic or dental office settings
• Treatment coordination, patient sales, or case conversion
• Cloud9 Ortho

Benefits

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid time off, holidays, and growth opportunities
• A supportive, upbeat team that celebrates wins
• The chance to help patients transform their smiles and their confidence

Ready to Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today?

Apply now and join a team where customer service meets confidence, and every day is a chance to make a difference!