Traveling Orthodontic Assistant - Impact Across NC Offices

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Team events

Birthday/Work anniversaries

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is hiring a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists across Greensboro and Winston-Salem locations. You will assist with procedures, prep patients, and manage radiographs and Invisalign cases while maintaining a clean, efficient operatory.

The role requires a chairside certificate and NC X-Ray certification, a HS diploma, and reliable transportation. Expect a competitive pay structure, bonuses, and relocation/travel support as needed.

Qualifications

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate is required.
• North Carolina X-Ray Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Reinforce oral hygiene and at-home care instructions to patients with orthodontic appliances.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment, including untying and removing arch wires.
• Clean and disinfect operatories following each procedure.
• Prepare and organize tray setups for upcoming procedures.
• Monitor operatory supply levels and communicate restocking needs.
• Sterilize instruments in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Utilize the iTero scanner for orthodontic records.
• Take impressions and pour dental models as needed for appliances.
• Track and confirm receipt of Invisalign cases to ensure readiness for appointments.
• Maintain dental supply inventory systems, lab tracking processes, and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Chairside Dental Assistant certificate

North Carolina X-Ray Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iTero scanner

Invisalign tracking

Job description

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is hiring a Traveling Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists across Greensboro and Winston-Salem locations. You will assist with procedures, prep patients, and manage radiographs and Invisalign cases while maintaining a clean, efficient operatory.

The role requires a chairside certificate and NC X-Ray certification, a HS diploma, and reliable transportation. Expect a competitive pay structure, bonuses, and relocation/travel support as needed.