Daily / Weekly / Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to :

• Assist the Orthodontist in rendering patient care
• Reinforces oral hygiene and at home care instructions for orthodontic appliances to patients
• Seats and prepares the patients for treatment by untying the patient and removing arch wires
• Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
• Readies tray set-ups for procedures
• Monitors the operatory supply levels
• Sterilizes instruments
• Exposes and develops radiographs
• Takes impression as needed for orthodontic appliances and pour up dental models
• Monitors receipt of Invisalign cases and ensures they are ready for the patient's appointment
• Takes intraoral photos for dental records
• Fabricate essix retainers
• Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system, and OSHA
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Attributes

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Having the expertise to anticipate patient's and dentist needs
• Computer literacy

Job Specifications :

• Chairside Dental Assistant certificate preferable
• State of NC X-Ray Certification
• High School Diploma or GED

Ability to lift 15-20lbs.

Last updated : 2024-06-03