Orthodontic Dental Assistant | Training Provided

Fry Orthodontics; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on orthodontic training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee discount

Employee referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fry Orthodontics is seeking a friendly Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time role involves travel between South Overland Park/BluHawk and Leavenworth offices to support our orthodontists and patients.

No orthodontic experience is required; we provide hands-on training. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental or orthodontic experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with orthodontists and patients.
• Assist with braces and Invisalign treatment.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for appointments.
• Educate and support patients throughout treatment.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments.
• Clean and maintain treatment areas.
• Help keep the clinical team organized and running efficiently.
• Provide a friendly, positive experience for every patient.

Skills

Team player

Dependable

Strong communication

Eager to learn

Travel between offices

Education

High school diploma

Job description

$20.00–$21.00 per hour | Full-Time | No Nights or Weekends

No orthodontic experience required — we'll train you!

Fry Orthodontics is looking for a friendly, dependable, and energetic Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team.

This position primarily supports our South Overland Park/BluHawk and Leavenworth offices, so regular travel between locations is required. Occasional travel to other Fry Orthodontics offices may also be needed based on business needs.

You don't need previous orthodontic experience to be successful here. If you enjoy working with people, learn quickly, and want to build a career in healthcare, we'll provide the hands-on training you need.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with our orthodontists and patients.
• Assist with braces and Invisalign treatment.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for appointments.
• Educate and support patients throughout treatment.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments.
• Clean and maintain treatment areas.
• Help keep the clinical team organized and running efficiently.
• Provide a friendly, positive experience for every patient.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Enjoys working with people and being part of a team.
• Is dependable, positive, and eager to learn.
• Is comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Has strong communication and organizational skills.
• Is willing and able to travel between assigned office locations.
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent.

Dental or orthodontic experience is a plus, but it is not required.

Why Fry Orthodontics?

• Hands-on orthodontic training provided
• Typical hours of approximately 7:45 AM–5:00 PM
• No nights or weekends
• Approximately 4–5 days per week
• $20.00–$21.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee orthodontic discount
• Employee referral program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In person; primarily South Overland Park/BluHawk and Leavenworth, with travel between Fry Orthodontics locations as needed.

If you're looking for a hands-on career where you can learn new skills, work directly with patients, and be part of a fun and supportive team, we'd love to meet you.

Bring the positive attitude and willingness to learn — we'll provide the orthodontic training.