Orthodontist — Columbia, SC

Join a Well-Established Orthodontic Practice

We are seeking an Orthodontist to join a well-established orthodontic practice in Columbia, South Carolina. Our practice has been serving the community for 6 years and has built a strong reputation with patients and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an orthodontist who values clinical excellence, a supportive team, stability, and a healthy work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

• Well-established practice with 6 years of success in the community
• Strong reputation and established patient base
• Experienced, collaborative team with a great working environment
• 4-day workweek
• Flexible daily schedule — hours can be adjusted to fit your preferences as long as 8 hours of patient time are scheduled
• Excellent work-life balance
• Fully cloud-based practice management system
• Practice utilizes the Cloud 9 orthodontic platform
• Modern, technology-driven clinical environment
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and the community
• We also have a built-in referral base for the orthodontist through our sister practices, which provides a strong foundation of patient referrals from day one. This is a great advantage because the orthodontist would not be starting from scratch or having to build a patient base entirely on their own.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and develop customized treatment plans for patients with dental and jaw alignment issues.
• Design and implement treatment plans using braces, clear aligners systems.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust appliances, and ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with general dentists, oral surgeons, and other specialists as needed.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment options, procedures, oral hygiene, and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely patient records using digital practice management systems.
• Stay current with advancements in orthodontics and participate in continuing education and professional training.
• Follow all applicable dental regulations, infection-control protocols, and workplace safety procedures.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility preferred.
• Active South Carolina dental license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Proficiency with digital orthodontic tools and imaging technology.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative clinical team.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with clear aligner systems.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and digital orthodontic workflows.
• Familiarity with digital imaging and orthodontic technology such as iTero and Pan Ceth
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently while maintaining excellent patient care.
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern, fully equipped facilities with advanced orthodontic technology
• Supportive clinical and administrative team
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Four-day workweek
• Flexible daily scheduling
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Modern cloud-based systems and Cloud 9 platform

About Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia offers the advantages of a growing, welcoming community with a relatively affordable cost of living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the rest of South Carolina.

If you're looking for an established orthodontic practice, a great team, modern technology, flexible scheduling, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance, we'd love to talk with you.

• Responsible for providing and delivering quality dental care to our patients.
• Create orthodontic dental treatment plans.
• Ensure treatment plan is reviewed with each family and receive informed consents for treatments services.
• Adhere to all federal and government regulations, including the state dental board rules and regulations, HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction to clinical support staff in all areas of patient treatment.
• Consistently portray a positive working attitude that fosters a pleasant work environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-Years of Experience preferred.