Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental • Hope Mills, NC

70d

About The Position

At Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth. As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a vital role in supporting both our patients and clinical team throughout the orthodontic treatment process. You’ll be equipped with the training, tools, and resources to grow your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Every day, you’ll help create confident smiles and contribute to the long-term oral health of the community. What you'll do: Create a welcoming environment for patients, helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout their orthodontic journey. Support patients through complex orthodontic procedures, helping them feel informed, calm, and confident throughout their treatment experience. Work alongside the Orthodontist to ensure precision, efficiency, and a smooth clinical experience tailored to each patient’s needs. Educate patients on post-treatment care and recovery to promote healing and long-term oral health. Coordinate care and follow-ups, ensuring patients receive timely treatment and clear communication throughout their visit. Maintain detailed and accurate records to support clinical decision-making and continuity of care. Foster a collaborative team environment by staying proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality specialty care. Contribute to the success of orthodontic practice by helping manage clinical readiness, patient flow, and operational support.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of specific orthodontic experience
• Must be willing to travel within assigned areas

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests with a smile
• Assisting Orthodontist with procedures
• Untying and tying arch-wires
• Bending and placing arch-wires
• Fitting bands
• Preparing for and assisting with bonding
• Taking impressions
• Communicating with patients and families
• Taking x-rays and developing x-rays
• Taking intraoral and extraoral photographs
• Utilizing the computer imaging system
• Sterilizing instruments
• Pouring up models
• Inventorying supplies

Benefits

• MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL
• Medical insurance.
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K.
• Employee scholarship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees