Full-Time
Orthodontic Assistant
Rock Dental Brands
51-200 employees
DSO streamlining administration for dental practices
No salary listed
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- Experience in dental or orthodontic assisting.
- Familiarity with orthodontic appliances, procedures, and terminology.
- Assist the Orthodontist during exams and treatments, ensuring patients are comfortable and procedures run smoothly.
- Prepare operatories, sterilize equipment, and support clinical workflows to maximize efficiency.
- Perform orthodontic procedures such as placing and removing wires, coil springs, bands, and retainers under direct supervision.
- Conduct digital scans and assist in fabricating customized appliances and retainers.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene, and appliance care to ensure they are fully informed and confident.
- Record treatment notes accurately and collaborate with the team to deliver care throughout the patient’s journey.
Rock Dental Brands acts as a Dental Support Organization (DSO) that partners with dental practices to handle non-clinical operations so clinicians can focus on patient care. It works with general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons across nearly 100 locations and a network of over 60 providers. The company’s services include administrative support such as billing, marketing, and human resources, along with peer reviews and continuing education. Revenue comes from service fees and profit-sharing agreements with partner practices. What sets Rock Dental Brands apart is its emphasis on family values, transparency, and ongoing education for providers, fostering a collaborative environment with increased earning potential and a stable, supportive network. The overall goal is to help dental professionals deliver high-quality clinical care while growing their practices through shared resources and best practices.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$135M
Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 record growth brought Texas entry, Nashville expansion, and deeper Florida and Alabama coverage.
- Rock added four partnerships-in-progress, signaling continued momentum through late 2026.
- TPG Twin Brook and Audax financed expansion, giving Rock capital for aggressive dealmaking.
What critics are saying
- December 2024 brought $90 million in private debt, increasing refinancing pressure during expansion.
- March 2026 Indeed reviews cite overwork and poor management, threatening clinician retention.
- Texas and Nashville integration risks distract leadership; partner departures would break the profit-sharing engine.
What makes Rock Dental Brands unique
- Rock Dental Brands runs a specialty-heavy, doctor-led DSO across orthodontics, pediatrics, surgery, and family dentistry.
- June 2026 growth added nine providers, six partnerships, and pushed beyond 110 affiliated practices.
- Its education, peer-review, and operational-support model keeps dentists clinical while Rock handles administration.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 11%Rock Dental Brands accelerates growth in 2026. Home > press releases > Rock Dental Brands accelerates growth in 2026. Posted: June 25, 2026 Edited by Dentaltown staff LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Rock Dental Brands announced continued expansion in the first half of 2026, adding nine providers and six practice partnerships while entering the Texas market and expanding into Nashville, Tennessee. The company also increased its presence in Florida and Alabama. Rock Dental Brands, which supports more than 110 affiliated practices, said the growth reflects increasing interest from pediatric dentistry, orthodontic and oral surgery practices seeking partnership models that emphasize doctor-led decision-making while providing operational support. The company said it plans to continue expanding throughout 2026 with additional partnerships across its core specialties and into new markets. For more information, visit rockdentalbrands.com. Townie Perks Townie (R) Poll What part of a dental office do you feel makes the strongest first impression on patients?
Rock Dental Brands of Little Rock on Monday announced it secured $90 million in funding to continue its growth and hired Spencer Lunghino as chief development officer.
Rock Dental Brands secures $90 million in private equity for expansion.
Little Rock-based Rock Dental Brands announced Monday (Dec. 2) it has secured $90 million in additional funding from private equity groups TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners and Audax Private Debt....
Rock Dental Brands secured $90M in funding to support growth, with $50M from TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners and $40M from Audax Private Debt. The company also appointed Spencer Lunghino as Chief Development Officer. Rock Dental is expanding with new clinic partnerships in Birmingham, Alabama. CEO Kristi Casey expressed confidence in continued growth and industry excellence despite market challenges.