Orthodontic Dental Assistant

3 days ago

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Corus Orthodontists Full time

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Wentz Orthodontics is looking for a passionate and energetic Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our well-established practices in both Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska.

While this position does require travel to both office locations. However, it will primarily be based out of Fairbanks.

What Sets Us Apart

At Wentz Orthodontics, we're more than an orthodontic practice—we're a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

  • A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual learning assistance.
  • Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package including health, dental, and vision insurance, health spending account, 401(k) with employer matching, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 32-hour workweek: Monday to Thursday each week, plus some Fridays.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating.
  • Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
  • Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures.
  • Take x-rays, photos, impressions, and intraoral scans.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene.
  • Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
  • Provide reports to parents/guardians.
  • Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices.
  • Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding.
  • Unload and store new supplies.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the practice.

The Teammate We're Looking For

  • Previous Orthodontic or Dental Assistant experience is preferred.
  • Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
  • Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not required
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community
  • Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills

Ready to join a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today to start a rewarding career with Wentz Orthodontics We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLIN

At Corus Orthodontists, we're building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we'll be glad to support you.

Please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you see this role posted elsewhere, it may be out of date or not authorized by us. We review all applications personally—no AI is used in our screening or selection process. Be sure to check your email (including junk/spam folders) so you don't miss any updates from us.

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