Full-Time

Orthodontic Assistant

SGA Dental Partners

SGA Dental Partners

201-500 employees

Dentist-owned practice network delivering patient care

No salary listed

South Jordan, UT, USA

Hybrid

The schedule requires work at Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and Daybreak on specified weekdays.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • X-ray certification is required.
  • CPR certification is required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • A positive, team-oriented mindset is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the orthodontist chairside during procedures, including assisting with bonding and debonding brackets and placing aligner attachments.
  • Take radiographs and computed tomography scans and set up operatory equipment.
  • Provide a calm, positive environment for patients and build relationships that make them feel comfortable.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior dental or orthodontic experience is highly preferred.

SGA Dental Partners is a dentist-owned and dentist-led network that partners with local dentists to run high-quality dental practices in hometown communities across the Southeast. It provides clinicians with clinical autonomy while offering back-office support, resources, and scale. Revenue comes from patient fees for services such as check-ups, cleanings, and treatments. The business model uses economies of scale and collective bargaining power to negotiate better terms with suppliers and insurers. Unlike many corporate dental groups, SGA Dental emphasizes preserving clinician independence and a strong patient experience in everyday care. The company’s goal is to continually improve the lives of patients, partner dentists, and team members by delivering timely, convenient, and comfortable dental care and empowering its staff to succeed.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Richmond Hill, Georgia

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 merger created over 250 locations, expanding purchasing power immediately.
  • North Carolina removed DSO pre-approval on July 7, 2026, speeding affiliations.
  • SGA's website highlighted industry-leading retention and same-store growth entering late 2026.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 integration of three DSOs creates execution risk through 2027.
  • The $350 million credit facility raises refinancing pressure if growth slows.
  • North Carolina still bans non-dentist control; board enforcement can disrupt future deals.

What makes SGA Dental Partners unique

  • Dentist-owned SGA kept clinical autonomy while joining 500-plus dentists across 26 states.
  • June 2026 merger unified SGA, Gen4, and Modis under one leadership team.
  • SGA combines specialty depth and Southeast roots with proprietary doctor recruiting and retention.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Scrub Allowance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
PR Newswire
Jul 30th, 2024
Thurston Group Portfolio Company SGA Dental Partners Secures $350 Million in Financing to Drive Expansion

/PRNewswire/ -- Thurston Group, a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce placement of a new $350 million credit facility at its...

PR Newswire
Sep 26th, 2023
Tusk Partners Advises Lane Perio In Its Sale To Sga Dental Partners, A Portfolio Company Of Thurston Group…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TUSK Partners ("TUSK") the premiere dental-focused M&A Advisor, advised Lane Perio in its affiliation with SGA Dental Partners, a portfolio company of Thurston Group. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Associate of Mergers & Acquisitions at TUSK Partners. Alex Cherniavsky and Sam Lupton spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.Under the leadership of Dr. John Lane, Lane Perio is a leading periodontal group in the Alabama. With 2-clinic locations, Lane Perio has provided first-class dentistry care to the tens of thousands of patients in its surrounding community.Dr