Travel Orthodontic Assistant - Elevate Smiles

FHLB Des Moines; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

PTO & Holidays

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employer HSA contributions

401(k) matching

Complimentary orthodontic care for you

Employee assistance program

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Westrock Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Travel Team, working across two vibrant clinics with 1–2 travel days per week to our Texarkana location. Hours run from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with travel time fully paid.

You will support doctors chairside during treatments, perform appliance placements, take digital impressions, and educate patients. We value a proactive, patient-centered teammate with orthodontic experience and the ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting; orthodontic experience preferred.
• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances and patient workflow.
• Willingness to travel between Hot Springs and Texarkana clinics.

Responsibilities

• Chairside care during exams and treatments with orthodontists.
• Place and remove archwires, coils, bands, retainers, attachments.
• Use 3D scanners for impressions and assist in appliance fabrication.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, ensure smooth turnover.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes for continuity of care.

Skills

Dental/orthodontic assisting

Chairside support

Communication

Adaptability

Team spirit

Education

Orthodontic assisting experience preferred

Tools

3D digital scanners

Job description

Westrock Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our Travel Team, working across two vibrant clinics with 1–2 travel days per week to our Texarkana location. Hours run from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with travel time fully paid.

You will support doctors chairside during treatments, perform appliance placements, take digital impressions, and educate patients. We value a proactive, patient-centered teammate with orthodontic experience and the ability to travel between sites.