Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

FHLB Des Moines; Rock Hill (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; 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

Employer-paid Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary Orthodontic care

Job summary

Westrock Orthodontics is seeking a motivated Orthodontic Assistant for a Travel Team role, supporting our clinics in Rock Hill, Baldwin, Arnold, and Festus. You will assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, prepare operatories, and help maintain smooth clinical workflows.

If you have dental or orthodontic assisting experience, familiarity with appliances and terminology, you’ll join a collaborative team focused on excellent patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.

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

Dental/Orthodontic assisting

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.At Westrock Orthodontics, we’re passionate about creating smiles that last a lifetime. We’re looking for a talented and caring Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. If you’re a motivated team player with a dental or orthodontic assisting background, we’d love to meet you!As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. Prepare patient operatories, equipment, and assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment.What You’ll DoAssist 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.This is a Travel Team role. You'll be supporting our clinics in Rock Hill, Baldwin, Arnold, Festus.What We’re Looking ForExperience in dental or orthodontic assisting.Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.Why Westrock Orthodontics?At Westrock Orthodontics, we’re dedicated to transforming lives through confident smiles. As part of the Westrock family, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team, leadership that empowers your growth, and a company culture built on respect, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.Competitive PayCareer Growth OpportunitiesPaid Time Off & Holiday PayFlexible Health Insurance Options401(k) with Company MatchEmployer-paid pre-tax Health Savings AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramSupportive, Collaborative Team Culture Making a Real Impact on Patient LivesComplimentary Orthodontic careAnd More!Join a practice where your passion meets purpose—and where you help people smile brighter every day.