Orthodontic Assistant: Growth, Care & Impact

Rock Dental Brands; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Flexible Health Insurance Options

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive, Collaborative Team Culture

Complimentary Orthodontic care

Job summary

Birmingham Orthodontics in Alabama is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our caring team. If you have a background in dental or orthodontic assisting, we’d love to meet you and help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

As an Orthodontic Assistant, you’ll assist the orthodontist during exams and treatments, prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows. You’ll perform wire placement/removal, take digital scans, educate patients, and help document every step

Qualifications

• Experience orthodontic or dental assisting.
• 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.
• Place/remove 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.
• Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient’s journey.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Dental assisting

Job description

Birmingham Orthodontics in Alabama is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our caring team. If you have a background in dental or orthodontic assisting, we’d love to meet you and help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

As an Orthodontic Assistant, you’ll assist the orthodontist during exams and treatments, prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows. You’ll perform wire placement/removal, take digital scans, educate patients, and help document every step