Our program teaches you the hands-on skills orthodontic offices need most: placing and removing brackets, working with archwires, taking digital impressions, assisting with clear aligner treatments like Invisalign, and guiding patients through their orthodontic journey.

You’ll leave with the certification and real-world confidence to work in any ortho setting.

Orthodontic assistants are among the highest-paid dental assistants in Utah. With the growing demand for braces, Invisalign, and other orthodontic treatments, certified ortho assistants are in high demand.

Higher Pay — Ortho assistants typically earn $2–$5 more per hour than general dental assistants.

Specialized Skills — Stand out from the crowd with a dedicated orthodontic certification.

More Opportunities — Work in orthodontic offices, pediatric dentistry, or general practices that offer ortho services.

When you graduate from West Mountain Dental Assisting Academy, you’ll walk away with:

You’ll be certified to work as a dental assistant anywhere in the state of Utah.