Orthodontic RDA Team Lead

About the Opportunity

Bear Creek Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced, motivated, and bilingual Orthodontic Team Lead to oversee and support our Orthodontic Dental Assistants across our Dallas–Fort Worth locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant who enjoys leading others, delivering exceptional patient care, and contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can effectively manage daily clinical operations, mentor team members, grow patient volume, and ensure a consistently outstanding patient experience.

Please Note: This is a traveling position requiring the Team Lead to work at different Bear Creek Family Dentistry locations throughout the DFW Metroplex based on the orthodontic schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of 4–8 Orthodontic Dental Assistants, promoting teamwork, accountability, and clinical excellence.
• Coordinate daily clinical activities to ensure efficient patient flow and timely delivery of orthodontic care.
• Close cases: bonding performance maintained to standard and meets monthly goals.
• Assist the Orthodontist with clinical procedures and perform delegated orthodontic duties within the scope of Texas regulations.
• Support patient management, treatment plan communication, and patient education.
• Obtain diagnostic X-rays, digital images, and CBCT scans as directed.
• Monitor clinical equipment, inventory, and supply levels to maintain operational readiness.
• Ensure proper instrument sterilization, infection control, and compliance with established clinical protocols.
• Train and mentor Orthodontic Dental Assistants to maintain consistent clinical standards across locations.
• Foster a welcoming, professional, and patient-focused environment for patients and their families.
• Communicate effectively with Orthodontists, office leadership, and clinical team members to address operational needs and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Active Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) registration.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on orthodontic dental assisting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel between DFW office locations.
• Positive, energetic, and professional attitude with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others, take initiative, and maintain accountability.

Preferred:

• At least 1 year of supervisory, team lead, or management experience.
• Experience training and mentoring Orthodontic Dental Assistants.
• Familiarity with orthodontic clinical workflows, scheduling, and inventory management.

Why Join Bear Creek Family Dentistry?

For more than 30 years, Bear Creek Family Dentistry has proudly served families throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. With 14 convenient locations, we provide comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, from infants and children to teens and adults.

Our practices combine modern dental technology with access to experienced general dentists and specialists in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery.

We believe in investing in our people through hands-on training, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant who is ready to step into a leadership role—or an established Team Lead looking for a new opportunity—we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and grow your career with Bear Creek Family Dentistry!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Orthodontic Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Chairside assisting • Direct patient care • Spanish • Dental office • Patient flow optimization • Management • Operations management • Team supervision • Sales • Coaching • Clinical skill development • Adults • Full-time • Up to 100% travel • Team scheduling • English • Mid-level • Office • Improving operational efficiency • Performance management • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • High school diploma or GED • Dental insurance • Clinic • Team development • Sales experience (1–2 years) • Supervising experience • Professional development support • Paid time off • Clinical training • Clinical staff mentoring • Team training • Children • Registered Dental Assistant • Travel • Dental x-ray • Healthcare practice operations management • Recruiting • Dental equipment • Leading team collaboration initiatives • Certified Orthodontic Assistant • Patient care leadership • Orthodontics • Vision insurance • 1 year • Patient services management • Patient treatment • Patient education • Professional development assistance • Leadership • Opportunities for advancement • Team motivation (leadership skill) • Communication skills • General management • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental care patient education • Clinical program staff coordination