Orthodontist Job Description Template

Job title

Orthodontist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable orthodontist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will examine teeth and jaw alignment, take X-rays, photos and scans and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Examine teeth and jaw alignment
• Take X-rays, photos and scans
• Design treatment plans
• Place braces and appliances
• Prescribe clear aligners
• Adjust appliances during treatment
• Fit retainers
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Doctoral or professional degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of orthodontic diagnosis and biomechanics
• Communication with families and patience
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• American Board of Orthodontics certification
• State dental license
• Specialty license
• Experience with brackets and wires

Skills

• Bracket placement
• Aligner planning
• Cephalometric analysis
• Practice management
• Leadership
• Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Orthodontists work in private offices, often with several chairs and assistants. Most work full-time on weekdays, with some early morning or evening hours for students.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.