Orthodontic Assistant

Levens-Orthodontics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 700

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

FSA

HSA

Scrub allowance

Education allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Levens Orthodontics in St. Louis, MO seeks a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to join a patient-focused team. You will build trust with patients, assist with appliances and records, and educate families on care, while keeping charts updated and treatment progressing smoothly.

The role offers full-time hours with benefits, ongoing education support, and opportunities to grow within a supportive practice partnered with P1 Dental.

Qualifications

• 1 yr dental assisting experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the ultimate patient experience is delivered to every patient.
• Place and remove arch wires, elastic ties, power chains, and other orthodontic auxiliaries (as allowed by state regulations).
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care, headgear delivery and rubber band instructions.
• Assist in patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records to include Panoramic and Cephalometric x-rays.
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor’s notes accurately and assure home care instructions are clear to patients and/or guardian.
• Perform laboratory procedures including model pour up, trimming and fabricating clear aligners.
• Keep chairs stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Join Our Team and Brighten Lives One Smile at a Time!

At Levens Orthodontics, we take pride in creating reasons to smile every day by providing exceptional dental care in a warm, welcoming environment. As our practice continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to our patient-focused team!

If you’re passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are eager to grow your dental career, we’d love to meet you!

Your Schedule

• Schedule: Monday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:00pm, Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Qualifications

• 1 yr dental assisting experience
• Current BLS/CPR certification

What You’ll Do as an Orthodontic Assistant

• Establish a trusting rapport with patients, ensuring that the ultimate patient experience is delivered to every patient.
• Place and remove arch wires, elastic ties, power chains, and other orthodontic auxiliaries (as allowed by state regulations).
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care, headgear delivery and rubber band instructions.
• Assist in patient care including assisting in placing and removing orthodontic appliances, and taking full records to include Panoramic and Cephalometric x-rays.
• Maintain patients’ charts and transcribe the doctor’s notes accurately and assure home care instructions are clear to patients and/or guardian.
• Perform laboratory procedures including model pour up, trimming and fabricating clearn aligners.
• Keep chairs stocked and organized as well as clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment.

Benefits & Perks for Full-Time Employees (30+ Hours per Week)

• Quarterly Bonus Potential: Earn up to $700
• Health, vision, and life insurance
• Competitive employee discounts on dental services
• 9 paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Scrub allowance
• Continuing education allowance
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

Why Choose Levens Orthodontics?

We’re committed to delivering high-quality dental care in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our team values personalized attention, clear communication, convenient scheduling, ample parking, and accessibility to help every patient feel confident in their care.

Why Being Partnered with P1 Dental Matters

Our partnership with P1 Dental provides valuable resources while preserving the personalized approach that makes our practice special.

• Modern Technology: Access to advanced dental technology that supports excellent patient care.
• Efficiency and Affordability: Improved lab services and streamlined processes that support quality, cost-effective care.
• Team Support: Resources and benefits designed to help our team members thrive while maintaining our commitment to personalized dentistry.

Be Part of Something Bigger!

Join Levans Orthodontics and P1 Dental to build a rewarding dental career with a team that values patient care, collaboration, and professional growth.