Orthodontic Clinician I — Hands-on Care & Growth

Smile Doctors; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life insu

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in first year +

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Northern Virginia Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to deliver high-quality clinical care under direct supervision of an Orthodontist. The role focuses on patient education, charting, and supporting remote monitoring while maintaining strict infection-control standards.

You will assist with appliances, perform preparatory lab work, and help triage patient scans and messages to ensure a positive, compliant orthodontic experience for every

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board.
• Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board.
• CPR certification if required by state Dental Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responding to direct patient messages, and triage notifications.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols.
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Interpersonal relationships

Hand tools

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

Northern Virginia Orthodontics, part of the Smile Doctors family, is seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to deliver high-quality clinical care under direct supervision of an Orthodontist. The role focuses on patient education, charting, and supporting remote monitoring while maintaining strict infection-control standards.

You will assist with appliances, perform preparatory lab work, and help triage patient scans and messages to ensure a positive, compliant orthodontic experience for every