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Job SummaryJoin our dynamic dental team as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, where your expertise will help create confident smiles and improve patient lives! In this energetic role, you will support orthodontists by providing exceptional chairside assistance, managing patient care, and ensuring smooth clinical operations. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will contribute to a positive, efficient environment focused on delivering top-quality orthodontic treatment. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to excellence in dental care.Duties<ul><li>Assist orthodontists during patient examinations, procedures, and adjustments with precision and professionalism</li><li>Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques</li><li>Take and develop dental x-rays, including digital imaging and 3D scans, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort</li><li>Manage patient records using electronic medical record (EMR) systems Open Dental while maintaining strict clinical confidentiality policies</li><li>Educate patients on orthodontic care, appliance maintenance, and oral hygiene practices to promote optimal treatment outcomes</li><li>Monitor vital signs and assist with medical documentation to ensure patient safety during procedures</li><li>Support administrative tasks like scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and coordinating with the dental reception team for seamless clinic operations</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Place and remove orthodontic separators, bands, brackets, and arch wires (as permitted by state law)</li><li>Change elastics, ligatures and power chains</li><li>Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection control protocols, and healthcare infection prevention standards</li><li>Remove orthodontics appliances and polish teeth after debonding</li><li>Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, endodontic tools, and prosthodontic devices</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with team members like dental receptionists and clinical staff</li><li>Scan patients using intraoral scanners ( such as Itero or Trios)</li></ul>This role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a vibrant orthodontic practice. We value proactive team players who are eager to learn, uphold high standards of clinical confidentiality, and contribute positively to our supportive work environment. Join us today to make a meaningful difference in our patients&rsquo; smiles!Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

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Orthodontic Dental Assistant