Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant – Part-Time

About The Ortho Co.

The Ortho Co. is a new, family-owned private orthodontic practice founded and led by Dr. Karan Patel, opening in Winter Garden and Horizon West. We are building our office around a simple idea: orthodontic care should feel personal, welcoming, exciting, and completely different from the traditional clinical experience.

Dr. Patel is deeply focused on creating an exceptional culture for both patients and team members, with an emphasis on quality, attention to detail, and genuine relationships. We want every person who walks through our doors to feel known, comfortable, and at home, never like just another appointment on the schedule.

We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant who is energetic, positive, dependable, and genuinely enjoys being part of a team. We want someone who brings great energy into the room, loves connecting with people, and is excited by the opportunity to help build something special from the very beginning.

We have a big vision for what it should feel like to work in an orthodontic office, too. We want our team to enjoy coming to work, feel proud of the experience we create together, and have fun doing it. From unique uniform options and fun staff accessories to community events, school events, team experiences, and opportunities to help shape our office culture, we want working at The Ortho Co. to feel different in the best possible way.

Your Role at The Ortho Co.

• Assist with orthodontic procedures, including bonding, debonding, wire changes, adjustments, appliance delivery, and other clinical procedures within your training and qualifications.
• Help create a warm, comfortable, and personalized experience for every patient.
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain excellent sterilization and infection-control standards.
• Capture digital records, photographs, scans, and radiographs as permitted by your qualifications.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support smooth patient flow.
• Learn and utilize modern orthodontic technology, including digital scanning, 3D imaging, and cloud-based practice systems.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming clinical environment.
• Work closely with Dr. Patel and the team to continuously improve the way we care for patients.
• Participate in community events, school events, and other opportunities to represent The Ortho Co. outside the office.

Who We’re Looking For

We care just as much about personality, attitude, and culture fit as we do about experience.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Energetic, happy, and brings a positive attitude to work.
• Warm and naturally comfortable connecting with children, teens, and adults.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are strongly preferred and would be especially valued as we serve the diverse families in our community.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Excited to work as part of a close-knit team.
• Comfortable learning new technology and systems.
• Willing to help wherever needed as a new practice grows.
• Passionate about providing high-quality care and creating a great patient experience.
• Excited by the idea of helping us change what it feels like to visit an orthodontic office.

Orthodontic experience is preferred, but we are open to the right candidate with dental assisting experience and a strong willingness to learn and grow with us.

Florida EFDA and dental radiography credentials are preferred.

Schedule

Part-time, approximately 16–24 hours per week initially, with the opportunity for additional hours and growth as the practice expands.

What We Offer

• Paid training and orientation.
• On-the-job training.
• Uniform allowance and unique team apparel options.
• Employee and family orthodontic benefits.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Participation in community and school events.
• The opportunity to join a brand-new practice early and have a meaningful role in shaping its culture and future.

Our Culture

The Ortho Co. is being built around the belief that great orthodontics is about much more than straight teeth. It is about relationships, trust, quality, and creating an experience people genuinely enjoy.

We want our patients to feel at home here, and we want our team to feel the same way.

If you are looking for more than just another orthodontic assisting job and want to be part of a team that is excited to build something new, meaningful, and fun, we would love to meet you.

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person