Orthodontist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example orthodontist requirements on a job description
Orthodontist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in orthodontist job postings.
Sample orthodontist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in dentistry
- State license to practice orthodontics
- Board certification in orthodontics
- Knowledge of dental and orthodontic materials
- Ability to safely use dental tools
Sample required orthodontist soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner
- A high level of organization and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Orthodontist job description example 1
Dental Care Alliance orthodontist job description
Orthodontist - Signing Bonus!!
If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career, you have come to the right place. We offer employment opportunities that promote professional, personal, and financial growth. We work extremely hard to provide our employees with continuous professional development and a supportive work environment. Competitive wages, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement are just a few reasons why a career with us is an investment in your future; make Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics your employer of choice.
Currently we have an outstanding opportunity for a full time Orthodontist to join highly successful affiliated practices in Elkton, MD. Be busy from day one with referrals from our team of Pediatric dentists.
$400,000.00 annual base salary with a bonus potential! Be chair side and make money from day one Highly trained and dedicated staff to support you. No Day-to-Day headaches of Managing a Practice Excellent compensation pkg. with performance based incentives. Well-established and growing patient base
All of our dental specialists at Main Street Children's Dentistry are trained to work specifically with children as young as age one and those with special needs. Our staff understands that going to the dentist can be stressful on children, which is why we take the time to clearly explain in friendly, simple language how treatments will be carried out. We ensure that each and every child receives individualized attention. Whether it is a first visit, regular check-up or an orthodontic appointment, it is our goal to make each patient leave with a smile.
As a specialist you will experience the support of a highly trained team of experienced professionals.
Responsibilities include:
Provide Orthodontic specialized clinical care. Educate patients on jaw development and orthodontic treatment options Monitor, fit and adjust dental appliances to alter and realign position of teeth and jaw Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism while providing treatment. Remain apprised of current technologies and standards of care through CE and professional development.
Included:
Strong patient referral system Competitive and uncapped earning potential Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treat patients Patient Care centric practice Modern facilities and equipment Established business support allowing the providers to focus on patient care Complete range of benefits for full-time employment
Responsibilities
1. Diagnoses teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
2. Plans treatment, using cephalometric, height, and weight records, dental x-rays and front and lateral dental photographs.
3. Examines patient's mouth to determine position of teeth, and jaw development.
4. Fits dental appliances in patients mouth to alter position and relationship of teeth and jaws and to realign teeth.
5. Adjusts dental appliances periodically to produce and maintain normal function.
6. Designs and fabricates appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
Qualifications
Licensed in the State of Maryland
DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Certificate of completion of a residency from an accredited postgraduate Orthodontic program.
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If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career, you have come to the right place. We offer employment opportunities that promote professional, personal, and financial growth. We work extremely hard to provide our employees with continuous professional development and a supportive work environment. Competitive wages, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement are just a few reasons why a career with us is an investment in your future; make Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics your employer of choice.
Currently we have an outstanding opportunity for a full time Orthodontist to join highly successful affiliated practices in Elkton, MD. Be busy from day one with referrals from our team of Pediatric dentists.
$400,000.00 annual base salary with a bonus potential! Be chair side and make money from day one Highly trained and dedicated staff to support you. No Day-to-Day headaches of Managing a Practice Excellent compensation pkg. with performance based incentives. Well-established and growing patient base
All of our dental specialists at Main Street Children's Dentistry are trained to work specifically with children as young as age one and those with special needs. Our staff understands that going to the dentist can be stressful on children, which is why we take the time to clearly explain in friendly, simple language how treatments will be carried out. We ensure that each and every child receives individualized attention. Whether it is a first visit, regular check-up or an orthodontic appointment, it is our goal to make each patient leave with a smile.
As a specialist you will experience the support of a highly trained team of experienced professionals.
Responsibilities include:
Provide Orthodontic specialized clinical care. Educate patients on jaw development and orthodontic treatment options Monitor, fit and adjust dental appliances to alter and realign position of teeth and jaw Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism while providing treatment. Remain apprised of current technologies and standards of care through CE and professional development.
Included:
Strong patient referral system Competitive and uncapped earning potential Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treat patients Patient Care centric practice Modern facilities and equipment Established business support allowing the providers to focus on patient care Complete range of benefits for full-time employment
Responsibilities
1. Diagnoses teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
2. Plans treatment, using cephalometric, height, and weight records, dental x-rays and front and lateral dental photographs.
3. Examines patient's mouth to determine position of teeth, and jaw development.
4. Fits dental appliances in patients mouth to alter position and relationship of teeth and jaws and to realign teeth.
5. Adjusts dental appliances periodically to produce and maintain normal function.
6. Designs and fabricates appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
Qualifications
Licensed in the State of Maryland
DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Certificate of completion of a residency from an accredited postgraduate Orthodontic program.
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Orthodontist job description example 2
Marquee Dental Partners orthodontist job description
Comfort Dental Care, a well established and growing multi-specialty practice serving the Emerald Coast of Florida, is seeking an Orthodontist who values patient care, work-life balance and a modern, spacious office.
Our team of dentists, specialists and knowledgeable staff ensure the work environment is filled with positive energy, warm professionalism, and an enthusiasm for excellence. With the support of your peers and our loyal 25+ year referral base, you can easily grow professionally and become a vital part of the Pensacola community.
Are you looking for a group that champions innovation, growth and collaboration? Equipped with innovative equipment, such as 3D imaging, digital intraoral scanners, CBCT, and in-house milling machines, we make our treatments more predictable and efficient, elevating our patients' experience and satisfaction.
We are looking for an Orthodontist who will partner with us to care for and support our family-friendly community!
Comfort Dental's affiliation with Marquee Dental Partners, a premier provider of dental services, ensures that we practice with freedom and autonomy while also minimizing the weight of business operations. Marquee Dental is dedicated to making patients, dentists and dental specialists the priority.
The benefits of a Marquee Dental Partnership:
+ Join a culture that recognizes that happy people are healthy people.
+ Gain an incentive package that puts you in control of your earning potential.
+ Enjoy the benefits and security of a partner without the burden of bureaucracy
+ Become a vital part of the neighborhood. Grow together while leading a local team.
+ Focus on dentistry within a collegial clinical culture while being part of a larger clinical collective.
Come join our productive team of dentists and dedicated specialists who collaborate with the goal of serving our patients and supporting our community in Pensacola. We look forward to meeting you!
Pensacola is the heart of the Emerald Coast. Home to the best beaches in America, (Forbes and USA TODAY), Pensacola offers a family-friendly environment with all the amenities of a metropolitan community. We look forward to sharing more about our museums, parks, trails, arts, culture and of course our very own, University of West Florida.
About Marquee Dental:
Marquee Dental Partners is a Dental Service Organization with nearly 30 brands in over 50 office locations. Our focus is on partnering with premier dental offices and clinicians in the Southeastern United States. Headquartered in Nashville, TN with offices in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida, Marquee Dental offers its patients a broad range of services through their general dentistry and multi-specialty practices.
Examine, diagnose, and treat oral cavity anomalies and dental malocclusions. Responsible for realigning, or straightening, teeth and jaws by using orthodontic retainers and braces. Study the medical and dental histories of patients, analyzing X-rays and photos and developing treatment plans. Fit patients with dental appliances, prepare treatment records, and provide cost estimates. Design appliances like retainers, lingual and labial arch wires, and space maintainers.
DMD or DDS Degree
MSD/Certificate in Orthodontics
Valid Dentistry License/Eligibility in the State of Florida with no disciplinary actions
Work location: Pensacola, FL
Equal Opportunity Employer
ID: 2021-1979
Street: 5710 North Davis Hwy
Our team of dentists, specialists and knowledgeable staff ensure the work environment is filled with positive energy, warm professionalism, and an enthusiasm for excellence. With the support of your peers and our loyal 25+ year referral base, you can easily grow professionally and become a vital part of the Pensacola community.
Are you looking for a group that champions innovation, growth and collaboration? Equipped with innovative equipment, such as 3D imaging, digital intraoral scanners, CBCT, and in-house milling machines, we make our treatments more predictable and efficient, elevating our patients' experience and satisfaction.
We are looking for an Orthodontist who will partner with us to care for and support our family-friendly community!
Comfort Dental's affiliation with Marquee Dental Partners, a premier provider of dental services, ensures that we practice with freedom and autonomy while also minimizing the weight of business operations. Marquee Dental is dedicated to making patients, dentists and dental specialists the priority.
The benefits of a Marquee Dental Partnership:
+ Join a culture that recognizes that happy people are healthy people.
+ Gain an incentive package that puts you in control of your earning potential.
+ Enjoy the benefits and security of a partner without the burden of bureaucracy
+ Become a vital part of the neighborhood. Grow together while leading a local team.
+ Focus on dentistry within a collegial clinical culture while being part of a larger clinical collective.
Come join our productive team of dentists and dedicated specialists who collaborate with the goal of serving our patients and supporting our community in Pensacola. We look forward to meeting you!
Pensacola is the heart of the Emerald Coast. Home to the best beaches in America, (Forbes and USA TODAY), Pensacola offers a family-friendly environment with all the amenities of a metropolitan community. We look forward to sharing more about our museums, parks, trails, arts, culture and of course our very own, University of West Florida.
About Marquee Dental:
Marquee Dental Partners is a Dental Service Organization with nearly 30 brands in over 50 office locations. Our focus is on partnering with premier dental offices and clinicians in the Southeastern United States. Headquartered in Nashville, TN with offices in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida, Marquee Dental offers its patients a broad range of services through their general dentistry and multi-specialty practices.
Examine, diagnose, and treat oral cavity anomalies and dental malocclusions. Responsible for realigning, or straightening, teeth and jaws by using orthodontic retainers and braces. Study the medical and dental histories of patients, analyzing X-rays and photos and developing treatment plans. Fit patients with dental appliances, prepare treatment records, and provide cost estimates. Design appliances like retainers, lingual and labial arch wires, and space maintainers.
DMD or DDS Degree
MSD/Certificate in Orthodontics
Valid Dentistry License/Eligibility in the State of Florida with no disciplinary actions
Work location: Pensacola, FL
Equal Opportunity Employer
ID: 2021-1979
Street: 5710 North Davis Hwy
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Orthodontist job description example 3
Western Dental orthodontist job description
Located in Fresno, CA
Overview:
Our team of Orthodontists perform a variety of orthodontic procedures on children and adult patients. In addition to Twin Brackets, patients have the option of clear aligners with our brand, Clear Arc . We're big on teamwork, so you'll be working with trained assistants to provide the best treatment for your patients. We want you to be able to build a relationship with your patients as you transform their smiles.
We build your daily schedule with appointments in a way that allows you to maximize time with each patient, so you don't feel rushed. Plus, we take care of the day-to-day operations for you so you can focus on what matters: your patients and their smiles.
We welcome Orthodontists of all different experience levels, including recent graduates, to join our team.
Here's a few reasons why Orthodontists love to work with us:
Benefits
Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates (such as Brident Dental & Vital Smiles) are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Overview:
Our team of Orthodontists perform a variety of orthodontic procedures on children and adult patients. In addition to Twin Brackets, patients have the option of clear aligners with our brand, Clear Arc . We're big on teamwork, so you'll be working with trained assistants to provide the best treatment for your patients. We want you to be able to build a relationship with your patients as you transform their smiles.
We build your daily schedule with appointments in a way that allows you to maximize time with each patient, so you don't feel rushed. Plus, we take care of the day-to-day operations for you so you can focus on what matters: your patients and their smiles.
We welcome Orthodontists of all different experience levels, including recent graduates, to join our team.
Here's a few reasons why Orthodontists love to work with us:
- Doctors have Autonomy in creating treatment plans while providing direct care to their patients.
- Our Orthodontists have the option to connect with Orthodontists in our Quality Management Department to receive Guidance and Mentorship .
- Doctors report to Doctors . Instead of reporting to a practice owner, you will report to someone who understands the clinical aspect of your position.
- We are an established organization with an Expert Clinical & Operations Leadership Team focused on giving our patients the best experience.
- Offices receive Corporate Support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more!
Benefits
- Guaranteed Daily Rate plus a lucrative incentive program
- Company-Paid Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance
- Company-Sponsored Continuing Education Events
- Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision (for Full-Time Providers)
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k)
- Immigration Sponsorship Opportunities (OPT, TN, H-1B, Green Card) for eligible candidates
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Orthodontic Specialty Certificate
Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates (such as Brident Dental & Vital Smiles) are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024