Orthodontic Assistant

Job overview

The Orthodontic Assistant role is onsite in New York, NY, at Concerned Dental Care of the Upper West Side. Pay starts at $28 per hour, with the opportunity for additional incentives. The part-time schedule is Mondays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The practice provides general, restorative, cosmetic, and specialty dental care, including orthodontics. The assistant supports orthodontists during clinical procedures and helps maintain an efficient, comfortable patient experience. The role includes taking orthodontic records, preparing and educating patients, sterilizing instruments, maintaining records, and coordinating supplies and clinical flow.

What you'll do

• Assist orthodontists with banding, bonding, wire changes, impressions, and debonding
• take digital X-rays, intraoral photos, and iTero scans
• prepare patients and support their comfort
• maintain and sterilize instruments and operatories
• educate patients on appliance care, hygiene, and post-procedure expectations
• maintain patient records in Denticon
• manage supplies, prepare trays, and coordinate with team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

orthodontic assistant

part-time

monday schedule

new york ny

affinity dental management

concerned dental care

orthodontics

chairside assistance

digital x-rays

itero scans

patient care

$28/hour starting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pay starts at $28 per hour with potential additional incentives
• continuing education credits, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative clinical team.

Why this role

Requires 1–2 years of orthodontic assisting experience and radiology certification. Orthodontic assisting certification may be required by state; Spanish/English bilingualism is preferred. The posting offers continuing education credits and mentorship opportunities.

About the employer

Affinity Dental Management is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.