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Orthodontic Assistant at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic

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About the job

www.smilesbyAPDO.com

Position Overview: As an Orthodontic Clinical Assistant at “APDO”, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and delightful experience for our patients. Your professionalism, exceptional customer service and communication skills, and attention to detail will be vital in upholding our reputation for high-end orthodontic care.

  • Assisting orthodontists during patient appointments
  • Fit bands for appliances, place arch wires, bond brackets, place fixed retainers, take impressions and digital scans (iTero)
  • Patient education on care orthodontic instructions
  • Building relationships through connection with our patients

Who are we?

Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is a well-established and reputable Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic practice in Scottsdale that has been serving The Valley for over 40 years! As a concierge orthodontic practice, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional orthodontic care with personalized experiences for our patients of all ages! Our team is committed to creating beautiful smiles and providing top-notch service. We are currently seeking a skilled Orthodontic Clinical Assistant to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence.

Work-Life-Culture:

We firmly believe work should be a place you enjoy coming into each morning and we strive to create community within our practice! From team lunches to themed dress up days, and even jumping into staring in an Instagram reel, there are many opportunities for engagement. Some of our current available activities include book club, vision board planning, craft nights, pickle-ball, happy hour, etc.

  • Additional Benefits of the work-life-culture we provide:
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Doctors and Leadership that value and care for their team
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to advanced orthodontic training and technology
  • A beautiful and modern working environment

Compensation Package:

In addition to an hourly rate, we included the following benefits in our compensation package for full time employees:

  • Affordable Health, dental, vision insurance options
  • FSA/HSA
  • Short/Long Term disability options
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Uniforms provided
  • Free Pediatric Dental Care for immediate family members after 90 days
  • Free Orthodontic Treatment for employees and immediate family members after 1 year
  • Practice wide monthly bonus structure
  • A 4-day work week

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assistant program is preferred.
  • DANB x-ray certification or in process of being certified
  • Experience working in an orthodontic setting is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially when interacting with children and parents.
  • Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in helping young patients have positive dental experiences.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Together as a team, we created what we are looking for in our ideal candidate with "The 5 Pillars of a Team Player." If you exemplify the following pillars, we would love you to join our team!

  • Positive Energy
  • Team Oriented
  • Committed
  • Great Communicator
  • Coachable

From Specialty Dental Brands's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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