Orthodontic Assistant — Grow Your Career in Smile Care

Rock Dental Florida PLLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

HSA account

Job summary

Coastline Orthodontics in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist during exams and treatments, prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and assist with dental procedures. You will handle wires, bands, retainers, digital scans and fabricate customized appliances while educating patients on care.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of clinical dental/orthodontic experience and familiarity with orthodontic terminology.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical dental or orthodontic experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
• Prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Perform orthodontic procedures such as placing/removing wires, coil springs, bands, and retainers under direct supervision.
• Conduct digital scans and assist in fabricating customized appliances and retainers.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care to ensure they are fully informed and confident.
• Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient’s journey.

Skills

Orthodontic assistant

Sterilization

Digital scans

Appliance fabrication

Patient education

Tools

Digital scanners

Job description

Coastline Orthodontics in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist during exams and treatments, prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and assist with dental procedures. You will handle wires, bands, retainers, digital scans and fabricate customized appliances while educating patients on care.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of clinical dental/orthodontic experience and familiarity with orthodontic terminology.