Full-Time
Orthodontic Assistant
X-ray Certified
Chord Specialty Dental Partners
51-200 employees
Multi-specialty DSO supporting pediatric care
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
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- Previous orthodontics experience is required.
- DANB X-Ray certification is required.
- The candidate must be warm, friendly, courteous, and enjoy working with children.
- The candidate must be punctual, responsible, and able to learn quickly.
- The candidate must be able to multitask effectively.
- The candidate must be receptive to training and coaching on best practices.
- Maintain a positive and friendly attitude and deliver excellent customer service to patients.
- Coordinate patient care and treatment according to the doctor and other team members.
- Assist the orthodontist during procedures, including taking X-rays, preparing materials, and providing chairside support.
- Ensure a clean and sterile environment by following proper infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.
- Sterilize instruments regularly.
- Assist the doctor with cementation of bands and bracket placement.
- Take the correct X-rays for each patient when needed.
Chord Specialty Dental Partners is a multi-specialty Dental Support Organization (DSO) that backs pediatric practices, orthodontic locations, and ambulatory surgery centers. It operates across more than 60 locations in six states, providing preventive, diagnostic imaging, and restorative dental care through its affiliated clinicians. Its product is essentially a comprehensive back-office and operational platform that handles financial management, human resources, business development, and other support services, while the dental teams focus on patient care. The company differentiates itself by its wide network of specialty practices, modern equipment and technology, and emphasis on enabling clinicians to deliver patient-centered care rather than juggling business tasks. Its goal is to improve the patient experience and access to dental care by offering robust business support to partner practices, while also growing as an organization and offering career opportunities for its team.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 brought Oak Tree Pediatric Dentistry into Chord's acquisition pipeline.
- Chord publicly added Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry on August 7, 2025, expanding Indianapolis reach.
- Chord's website updated August 4, 2026, still markets 60+ partner practices and growth.
What critics are saying
- The 2024 email breach exposed 173,430 people; class actions followed in 2025.
- Figueroa v. CDHA Management in Pennsylvania targeted trade secrets, with discovery ending January 2026.
- A second security failure or payout spiral could deter sellers and fracture Chord's DSO platform.
What makes Chord Specialty Dental Partners unique
- Chord runs 60+ partner practices across six states, spanning pediatric, orthodontic, oral surgery.
- Chord buys specialty groups like Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry while preserving clinical autonomy.
- Chord's Nashville platform bundles operations support, ambulatory centers, and multi-specialty referral capture.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus
Pet Insurance
Training Programs
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Company News
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