Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Company: United Dental Partners

Role summary

Orthodontic Dental Assistant is a part-time role at United Dental Partners in Rockford, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-13. Salary: USD 20–26 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Company
United Dental Partners
Location
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Work arrangement
on-site
Employment type
part-time
Category
Healthcare Support
Salary
USD 20–26 per hour
Experience level
2-5
Date posted
2026-10-13

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a traveling Orthodontic team and gain valuable experience assisting with patient care and procedures. With a competitive hourly wage of $20-26 and a part-time schedule, it's a great way to build your career in orthodontics.

Job description

Job Description Role Overview We are looking for a full-time qualified Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our traveling Ortho team! The right applicant will have experience preparing ortho patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Orthodontist to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth. Responsibilities

Help Orthodontist prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place

Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand the Orthodontist the necessary tools at the appropriate time

Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans

This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care

Requirements

Must be willing to travel between offices (mileage reimbursement)

Previous ortho chairside assisting is preferred

Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday

Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality

The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients

Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential

Coronal polishing/sealant, and/or nitrous certified

Compensation Package and Benefits

Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience

Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!

Dental/Vision

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible Spending account

and more!

Job Types: Full-time - 40 hour work week with potential for overtime! Company Overview United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care. We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire. COVID-19 considerations: We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.

Job Type: Full-time

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