Orthodontic Assistant

Join Say Cheese Orthodontics| Calgary, AB

Opportunity Snapshot

• Full-Time Maternity leave position with potential for permanent employment


• Monday to Thursday 7:15 to 3:45


• Specialized Orthodontic Practice


• Continuing Education Opportunities


• Great Place to Work® Certified Organization

Great Smiles Start with a Great Team

We’re looking for an Orthodontic Assistant who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, and wants to be part of a collaborative team. If you’re passionate about helping patients feel confident throughout their orthodontic journey, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Love About This Opportunity

• Work in a dedicated orthodontic practice


• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families


• Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment


• Gain experience with orthodontic treatments and technology


• Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities


• Contribute to creating confident, healthy smiles

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist the orthodontist with clinical procedures and patient care


• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment


• Support orthodontic procedures, including braces adjustments, wire changes, and other treatments within your scope of practice


• Take dental impressions or digital scans and diagnostic records as required


• Provide patients with instructions on orthodontic appliances, oral hygiene, and care following appointments






• Maintain infection prevention and control standards


• Help ensure appointments run smoothly and efficiently


• Create a welcoming, positive experience for patients of all ages


• Work closely with the orthodontist and clinical team to support excellent treatment outcomes

*This description provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ year of Registered Dental Assistant experience


• 1+ years of orthodontic assisting experience is an asset


• Completion of an Ortho Module


• Experience with Dolphin dental software will be considered an asset


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• A patient-focused approach, with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and confident


• A positive attitude and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset


• Solid attention to detail and a commitment to infection prevention and patient safety

Why Passion Dental Group?

Say Cheese Orthodonticsis a proud part of Passion Dental Group — a dental support organization founded by dentists. We do things a little differently: our clinics maintain their own culture, relationships, and patient experience while benefiting from the resources, mentorship, and learning opportunities that come with being part of a larger group.

Were also Great Place to Work® certified, based on feedback from our team about trust, leadership, culture, and feeling valued. Its something were proud of and continue working to earn.

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