Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

rockdentalbrands

Waynesville (MO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Collaborative Team Culture

Complimentary Orthodontic care

Job summary

Westrock Orthodontics is seeking a dedicated Orthodontic Assistant to join our team in Missouri. You will support the Orthodontist with chairside procedures, prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and assist with appliance fabrication and digital scans. Team collaboration and patient comfort are essential.

Ideal candidates have dental or orthodontic assisting experience and familiarity with orthodontic appliances. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.
Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patient comfort and smooth procedures.
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 informed confidence.
Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Orthodontic assisting

Patient care

Sterilization

Education

Dental assistant certificate

Tools

Digital scanners

Sterilization equipment

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.

Job Description

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 Do

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.

This position will support our clinics in Waynesville and Camdenton, MO

What We're Looking For

Experience 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.