Orthodontic Assistant - Westrock Orthodontics

At Westrock Orthodontics, we’re passionate about creating smiles that last a lifetime. We’re looking for a talented and caring Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. If you’re a motivated team player with a dental or orthodontic assisting background, we’d love to meet you! As an Orthodontic Assistant, you will assist the Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. Prepare patient operatories, equipment, and assist the doctor during examination and ortho treatment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.

• Prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows to maximize efficiency.

• Perform orthodontic procedures such as placing/removing wires, coil springs, bands, and retainers under direct supervision.

• Conduct digital scans and assist in fabricating customized appliances and retainers.

• Educate patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care to ensure they are fully informed and confident.

• Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding care throughout the patient’s journey.

• This role supports both our Fayetteville and Springdale locations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.

• Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.

Qualities

Someone with exceptional customer service skills, computer literacy, works independently and anticipates team and doctor needs.

Overall someone who is respectful to fellow team members, patients, and the Doctor and is genuinely nice and kind. If you offer all this and more, then we would love to meet you.

Why Westrock Orthodontics?

At Westrock Orthodontics, we’re dedicated to transforming lives through confident smiles. As part of the Westrock family, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team, leadership that empowers your growth, and a company culture built on respect, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

Total Rewards: You’ll be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed. We will also provide the following: Support you Professionally: Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, talented and motivated team who care about each other, our mission, and our patients. Support your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary orthodontic treatments that help you and your family stay on track. Life Balance: Paid time off and holiday pay. Planning for the future: plan for the future with an industry-leading 401K retirement plan with matching company contributions.