STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Orthodontist Assistant I perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform delegable functions as defined by The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB AZ).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient’s chart.
• Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.
• Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing instruments.
• Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.
• Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist.
• Take and develop patient’s x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures.
• Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
• Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures.
• Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist.
• Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the Orthodontist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• X-Ray Certification required.
• Coronal Polishing Certification required.
• Orthodontic Assisting experience preferred.
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant preferred.

(If not certified, employee must achieve required certification within 60 days of employment)