Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Wentz Orthodontics

Corus Orthodontists; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) with employer matching

Employee assistance program

Free orthodontic treatment for you and

Job summary

Corus Orthodontists is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support our Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska practices. The role involves travel between offices and primary work from Fairbanks, supporting orthodontic procedures and patient care.

You will prepare patients, take images and scans, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain clean, sterile operatories while building strong relationships with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Previous Orthodontic or Dental Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating.
• Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
• Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
• Provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
• Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.

Skills

Orthodontic dental assistantExperience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Orthodontic management software

Job description

At Corus, you'll enjoy the close-knit culture of a local practice with the opportunities, support, and career growth of a leading orthodontic network.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Wentz Orthodontics is looking for a passionate and energetic Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our well-established practices in both Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska.

While this position does require travel to both office locations, it will primarily be based out of Fairbanks.

What Sets Us Apart

At Wentz Orthodontics, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package including health, dental, and vision insurance, health spending account, 401(k) with employer matching, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 32-hour workweek: Monday to Thursday each week, plus some Fridays.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
• Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
• Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
• Provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
• Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
• Unload and store new supplies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the practice.

The Teammate We’re Looking For

• Previous Orthodontic or Dental Assistant experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
• Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not required
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills

At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you.