Full-Time
Orthodontic Assistant
Dental Assistant
Updated on 9/11/2026
Southern Orthodontic Partners
51-200 employees
Strategic and operational support for orthodontists
Compensation Overview
$18 - $23/hr
Allen, TX, USA
In Person
The posting also identifies an office location in McKinney, Texas.
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- One to two years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant is preferred.
- Registered Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant certification is preferred.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the day.
- Manual dexterity is required.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally more in patient-care situations.
- Assist orthodontists chairside during procedures.
- Place, adjust, and remove braces, brackets, and bands as directed.
- Take X-rays, scans, impressions, and patient progress photos.
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
- Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and braces aftercare.
- Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinate with clinical and front office teams and cross-train as needed.
- One to two years of experience as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant.
- Registered Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant certification.
Southern Orthodontic Partners provides strategic, operational, and administrative support to orthodontists, allowing clinicians to focus on high-quality clinical care while the company handles back-office functions. Partner doctors keep their own brand and local autonomy but gain growth investments, technology infrastructure, and access to skilled staff. The company differentiates itself by offering centralized resources and capital while preserving individual practice identity and autonomy, and it has earned a Great Place to Work certification. Its goal is to help orthodontic practices grow and improve efficiency without sacrificing practice independence or patient-focused care.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SOP added Tindall Orthodontics July 23, 2024, extending Midwest density.
- Chicago expansion and October 2025 commercial hiring signal active 2026 growth investment.
- The 2026 location list spans 17 states and Washington, D.C., proving acquisition momentum.
What critics are saying
- Private-equity rollups face doctor defections if SOP integration weakens local autonomy.
- Chicago and Texas expansion demands operational consistency; poor execution damages brand trust by 2027.
- If Shore Capital exits or refines ownership economics, doctor-led growth stalls and valuation compresses.
What makes Southern Orthodontic Partners unique
- SOP pairs local-brand autonomy with doctor ownership across 100-plus locations, 2026.
- John Nelson built a centralized Nashville support stack for finance, recruiting, and marketing.
- Ryan Moynihan joined October 2025 from Gaidge, bringing orthodontic analytics and commercial scaling expertise.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 10%Southern Orthodontic Partners taps former Gaidge CEO Ryan Moynihan for chief commercial role. Southern Orthodontic Partners has appointed Ryan Moynihan as chief commercial officer to lead commercial strategy and growth initiatives. Southern Orthodontic Partners has named Ryan Moynihan as its new chief commercial officer. In this role, Moynihan will oversee the organization's commercial strategy and lead key growth initiatives across its platform. Background in orthodontic analytics and strategy. Moynihan brings nearly 20 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic sectors, with a background spanning sales, marketing, finance, and strategy at Fortune 100 companies. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Gaidge, an orthodontic business intelligence platform. During his tenure at Gaidge, Moynihan led the company's transformation into a leading analytics and practice performance platform. He also served as vice president of orthodontics at PracticeTek. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Ormco and 3M and worked for companies including Intel, Ernst & Young, and Miller Brewing Company. Industry recognition and leadership. Moynihan is recognized in the orthodontic industry for his expertise in operations, data, and technology. He has provided consultative and speaking services to device and orthodontic companies, sharing insights on practice performance and strategic development. "Ryan's deep expertise in orthodontics and his proven track record of driving growth in scaled organizations make him the ideal leader to strengthen our commercial strategy," said John Nelson, CEO of Southern Orthodontic Partners. "His time leading Gaidge uniquely positions him to leverage industry best practices and consultative training as we advance several transformative growth projects, including expanding our network of locations and doctors." Focus on growth and digital transformation. At Southern Orthodontic Partners, Moynihan will focus on expanding operational consistency and spearheading digital transformation projects. His work will support SOP's mission to deliver operational support and sustainable growth to its affiliated practices. "I am honored to join Southern Orthodontic Partners at such an exciting stage of growth," said Moynihan. "Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping orthodontic practices succeed, and I am eager to build on SOP's strong foundation to further advance innovation and growth across our platform."
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Orthodontic Partners (“SOP”) is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Greater Chicago, Illinois Area. This move marks a new chapter for the platform as it broadens SOP’s territory further into Northern markets. SOP has entered Chicago in partnership with Dr. William Petty and Dr. Kathryn Bielik of Petty Bielik Orthodontics, based in Oak Lawn, IL. The team is regarded as some of the most well-established and trusted orthodontic specialists in Chicago’s southwest suburbs, with over 50 years of combined experience between the doctors