Traveling Ortho Assistant at Lane & Associates Family Dentistry

Now Hiring: Traveling Orthodontic Assistant - Greensboro + Winston Salem

The Traveling Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Orthodontist across designated practice locations by providing exceptional chairside assistance, maintaining operatory readiness, monitoring inventory, and ensuring a clean, welcoming patient environment. This position works under the direct clinical supervision of the orthodontist and plays a key role in delivering a smooth, efficient, and positive patient experience.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Daily/Weekly/Monthly duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.




• Capture intraoral photos for patient records.




• Fabricate Essix retainers.




• Maintain dental supply inventory systems, lab tracking processes, and OSHA compliance.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong planning and organizational skills




• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities




• Ability to anticipate the needs of both patients and the orthodontist




• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented




• Computer literacy 

Job Specifications

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate required




• Valid state of North Carolina X-Ray Certification




• High School Diploma or GED




• Ability to lift 15–20 lbs




• Reliable transportation to assigned offices

Why You'll Love Working Here!

• Competitive pay!


• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (after 90 days!) – Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA & more!


• 401(k) Employer Contribution Plan (after 90 days!)


• Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!


• Employee Assistance Program!


• Uniform Allowance!


• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!


• Fridays off at 2 PM!


• Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!


• Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!


• Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!


• Employee discounts at major retailers!


• and so much more!