Work where kids love to smile
SmileWorks is a dual-specialty practice — pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, with six doctors and a team that trains people up. We work a four-to-five-day week with no evenings or weekends, and we would rather teach the right person than wait for a perfect resume.
Three positions are open at our Tallahassee office:
Orthodontic Assistant
SmileWorks Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Orthodontic Assistant who loves working with kids and teens and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
Our practice is known for creating an exceptional experience for families, and we're searching for someone who takes pride in precise clinical work and enjoys watching a smile change over the course of treatment.
If you enjoy high-energy days, working with a supportive team, and being part of a patient's transformation from start to finish, we would love to meet you.
What makes SmileWorks different
At SmileWorks, we combine pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, creating a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment. You'll work alongside three orthodontic specialists in a practice with a modern digital workflow — iTero scanning, digital records, and DentalMonitoring.
You will work with a team that values:
- Positivity and enthusiasm
- Teamwork and efficiency
- Exceptional patient care
- Growth and learning
- A fun, kid-focused atmosphere
Responsibilities
- Assist chairside with bonding, banding, archwire changes, and appliance delivery
- Take digital radiographs and iTero scans
- Capture complete orthodontic records — photos, scans, and imaging
- Perform retainer checks and deliver oral hygiene instruction for patients in braces
- Support DentalMonitoring workflows and remote patient check-ins
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Keep instruments sterilized and treatment areas turned over efficiently
- Help create a calm, encouraging environment for kids and teens
What we're looking for
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys working with kids and teens and knows how to put them at ease
- Has steady hands and an eye for detail
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy clinical environment
- Has a positive, team-first attitude
- Communicates clearly with both patients and parents
- Is organized, efficient, and takes ownership of their chair
- Wants to grow professionally in a strong, supportive practice
Qualifications
- Florida dental radiography certification (or willingness to obtain — we'll help)
- CPR Certification
- Orthodontic experience is a plus, but we will train the right person
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Schedule
Full-time or part-time. Monday – Thursday. No evenings or weekends.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work in one of the region's leading orthodontic practices
Why join SmileWorks?
SmileWorks is a growing pediatric and orthodontic specialty practice serving families across the Tallahassee region. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a fun, welcoming environment where kids love coming to the dentist.
If you're looking for a place where you can work hard, laugh with your team, and make a meaningful impact every day, SmileWorks is the place for you.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
SmileWorks Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics is looking for a warm, energetic Pediatric Dental Assistant who genuinely loves working with children and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
Our practice is known for turning nervous first visits into easy ones, and we're searching for someone who knows how to talk a hesitant four-year-old into opening up — and who takes real satisfaction in that moment.
If you enjoy high-energy days, working with a supportive team, and making a real difference in children's lives, we would love to meet you.
What makes SmileWorks different
At SmileWorks, we combine pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, creating a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment. Our assistants work alongside board-certified pediatric dentists and are a central part of how kids experience their visit.
You will work with a team that values:
- Positivity and enthusiasm
- Teamwork and efficiency
- Exceptional patient care
- Growth and learning
- A fun, kid-focused atmosphere
Responsibilities
- Assist chairside during exams, restorative procedures, and preventive care
- Use behavior guidance techniques — tell-show-do — to help children feel safe and in control
- Take digital radiographs
- Monitor patients during nitrous oxide administration
- Prepare and pass instruments and materials efficiently
- Educate children and parents on oral hygiene and preventive care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Keep instruments sterilized and treatment areas turned over efficiently
What we're looking for
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys working with kids and knows how to make them feel comfortable
- Stays patient and calm with anxious or difficult patients
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy clinical environment
- Has a positive, team-first attitude
- Communicates clearly with both children and parents
- Is organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Wants to grow professionally in a strong, supportive practice
Qualifications
- Florida dental radiography certification (or willingness to obtain — we'll help)
- CPR Certification
- Pediatric experience is a plus, but we will train the right person
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Schedule
Full-time or part-time. Monday – Thursday. No evenings or weekends.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work in one of the region's leading pediatric practices
Why join SmileWorks?
SmileWorks is a growing pediatric and orthodontic specialty practice serving families across the Tallahassee region. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a fun, welcoming environment where kids love coming to the dentist.
If you're looking for a place where you can work hard, laugh with your team, and make a meaningful impact every day, SmileWorks is the place for you.
Pediatric Dental Front Desk
SmileWorks Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics is looking for a warm, organized Front Desk team member who loves working with families and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
You are the first person every family meets and the last one they see on the way out. We're searching for someone who can greet a five-year-old by name, keep a full schedule running on time, and explain a treatment plan to a parent with clarity and confidence.
If you enjoy busy days, working with a supportive team, and being the reason a family's visit went smoothly, we would love to meet you.
What makes SmileWorks different
At SmileWorks, we combine pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment. Our front desk team keeps two specialties moving and is central to how families experience the practice.
You will work with a team that values:
- Positivity and enthusiasm
- Teamwork and efficiency
- Exceptional patient care
- Growth and learning
- A fun, kid-focused atmosphere
Responsibilities
- Greet families warmly and set the tone for every visit
- Manage a busy schedule across pediatric dentistry and orthodontics
- Answer phones, respond to messages, and handle scheduling requests
- Verify insurance benefits and communicate coverage clearly to parents
- Present financial arrangements and collect payments
- Maintain accurate patient records in Open Dental
- Manage recall and reactivation to keep families on schedule
- Support the clinical team by keeping the day flowing on time
What we're looking for
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys working with kids and makes parents feel taken care of
- Stays organized and unflustered when the phone and the lobby are both busy
- Is comfortable and clear when discussing treatment costs and payment
- Has a positive, team-first attitude
- Communicates clearly in person, on the phone, and in writing
- Is detail-oriented with scheduling, insurance, and documentation
- Wants to grow professionally in a strong, supportive practice
Qualifications
- Dental front office experience preferred
- Insurance verification experience is a plus
- Experience with Open Dental is a plus, but we will train the right person
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Schedule
Full-time or part-time. Monday – Thursday. No evenings or weekends.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work in one of the region's leading pediatric and orthodontic practices
Why join SmileWorks?
SmileWorks is a growing pediatric and orthodontic specialty practice serving families across the Tallahassee region. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a fun, welcoming environment where kids love coming to the dentist.
If you're looking for a place where you can work hard, laugh with your team, and make a meaningful impact every day, SmileWorks is the place for you.
Apply to SmileWorks
One short form — we read every application and reply to all of them.
Prefer email? Send your resume to jobs [at] smileworkstally [dot] com.