Full-Time
Orthodontic Assistant
SmileBuilderz
1,001-5,000 employees
Full-service dental care, general to implants
No salary listed
Lancaster, PA, USA
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- Previous orthodontic experience is a plus.
- A Pennsylvania radiology certification is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask are required.
- Verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Experience using computers, Dentrix software, digital radiographs, a panoramic/cephalometric machine, impression materials, a model trimmer, a vacuform, and whitening equipment is required or expected.
- Greet patients.
- Assist chairside.
- Assist the doctor during bonding procedures.
- Change out wires and brackets.
- Adjust retainer fit.
- Assist with taking and pouring impressions.
- Perform sterilization.
- Take digital radiographs.
- Provide at-home instructions for proper orthodontic care.
- Previous orthodontic experience.
SmileBuilderz provides comprehensive family dental care, offering general dentistry, hygiene cleanings, and specialty services such as root canals, orthodontics, and implants. Founded by Dr. Anthony Skiadas in 2006, the practice accepts most insurance plans as an in-network provider and stays open six days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM (Monday through Saturday). Walk-ins and dental emergencies are welcome. The practice focuses on making care easy and accessible with extended hours, flexible scheduling, and a broad range of treatments under one roof. By offering a wide scope of services and accepting many insurance plans, SmileBuilderz aims to help families maintain healthy smiles without delaying care.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The March 2025 Lititz Pike addition shows active expansion, not retrenchment.
- Urgent dental care six days weekly drives immediate demand from pain-driven patients.
- Long operating hours through evenings and Saturdays improve utilization and convenience versus traditional practices.
What critics are saying
- Independent dental groups face payer pressure if Medicaid reimbursement compresses margins in 2026.
- LPDA integration in April 2025 adds execution risk across pediatric scheduling, staffing, and branding.
- If walk-in emergency volumes slip, SmileBuilderz loses the core differentiator supporting traffic and referrals.
What makes SmileBuilderz unique
- SmileBuilderz runs four Lancaster-Ephrata sites, including urgent walk-in dental care.
- It treats all ages, accepts most insurance, and advertises Medicaid acceptance.
- The February 2025 LPDA acquisition expands pediatric reach at 1875 Lititz Pike.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus