Orthodontist

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)

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 night guards — 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.

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.

• 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 night guards
• 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