Orthodontist

Job description

Part-Time Orthodontist — Weis Dental (Virginia Beach & Portsmouth, VA)

Schedule: Part-time, 2 days per week — Wednesdays and Fridays

Locations: Weis Ortho, Virginia Beach, VA (2029 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 700) and Weis Dental, Portsmouth, VA (5915 High St W, Portsmouth, VA 23703)

About Weis Dental

Weis Dental is a family-oriented pediatric dental and orthodontic practice serving Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, VA. Founded by parents who understand that a child's dental health and comfort go hand in hand, Weis Dental has built a reputation for warm, patient-centered care delivered by a compassionate, experienced team. Weis Ortho provides comprehensive orthodontic services — including traditional braces, Invisalign, palatal expanders, retainers, and nightguards — to children, teens, and adults, all under one roof alongside general pediatric dental care. The practice prides itself on building lasting, trusting relationships with patients and their families.

Position Overview

Weis Dental is seeking a licensed, part-time Orthodontist to join our orthodontic team, providing care two days per week (Wednesdays and Fridays) across our Virginia Beach and Portsmouth locations. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-focused orthodontic treatment in a collaborative, family-first practice environment.

Responsibilities

Perform new patient orthodontic evaluations, exams, and consultations, including early orthodontic evaluations for children

Diagnose and develop personalized treatment plans for a range of orthodontic needs

Provide treatment including traditional braces (metal, ceramic, or clear), Invisalign/clear aligners, palatal expanders, retainers, and nightguards

Monitor patient progress throughout treatment and adjust treatment plans as needed

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and parents/guardians regarding diagnosis, treatment options, timelines, and expectations

Collaborate with the dental and orthodontic team, front office, and clinical staff to ensure smooth patient scheduling and care coordination between locations

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records

Ensure compliance with all applicable state dental board regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards

Participate in delivering care consistent with the practice's patient- and family-centered philosophy

Required:

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school

Successful completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program (Certificate or MS in Orthodontics)

Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry/orthodontics in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date)

Current DEA registration

Current CPR/BLS certification

Ability to reliably work the required schedule (Wednesdays and Fridays) across both Virginia Beach and Portsmouth locations

Preferred:

Experience treating pediatric, teen, and adult orthodontic patients

Experience with Invisalign/clear aligner therapy

Prior experience working in a multi-location or multi-provider dental practice

Strong chairside manner with children and families; comfortable working alongside a pediatric dental team

Bilingual (Spanish or other languages relevant to the local patient population) a plus

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff

Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail

Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care

Commitment to a warm, patient-first practice culture

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Worksite address

portsmouth, VA, 23703, US

Who can apply

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