Job Description

Job Location: Wilm - Wilmington, NC 28405

Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Dental Assisting DiplomaORTHO ASSISTANT W/2YRS MIN EXPERIENCE

About Smile Starters

Wiry Smiles is a Orthodontic dental practice serving children and young adults of all ages. We are dedicated to educating our patients on best practices for optimal oral health between visits. Working with the youngest members of our community allows us to achieve long-term results, which is highly rewarding for our team of Hygienists, Assistants, and Dentists. Many of our former patients now bring their own children to us — a testament to the quality care we provide.

This position allows you to work in a collaborative team setting alongside like-minded dental professionals in a positive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth
• Conduct pre- and post-operative patient consultations
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures
• Sterilize instruments according to regulatory standards
• Assist the dentist with all aspects of ortho procedures (bonding/maintenance)
• Perform lab-related tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked operatory
• Schedule appointments and assist with payment procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Support the dental team with other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience as a Ortho dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks (e.g., coronal polishing) is a plus
• Strong computer skills for scheduling and record-keeping
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Thrives in a busy, active work environment
• Additional certifications or training are an asset
• Bilingual abilities a plus

Requirements

• CPR Certification
• X-ray Certification
• 2 yrs Ortho Assisting Experience
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement plan options
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice

QualificationsSkills & Attributes

• Proven experience as a Ortho dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks (e.g., coronal polishing) is a plus
• Strong computer skills for scheduling and record-keeping
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Thrives in a busy, active work environment
• Additional certifications or training are an asset
• Bilingual abilities a plus

Requirements

• CPR Certification
• X-ray Certification
• 2 yrs Experience as a Ortho dental assistant
• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program