What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental - Orthodontic Assistant position at D4C Dental?
Family Orthodontics is seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for an assistant who is confident working independently, thrives in a fast-paced orthodontic practice, and is experienced with all phases of orthodontic treatment.
Schedule
- 3 days per week
- 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of orthodontic assisting, including:
- Placing and removing orthodontic separators
- Bonding and debonding brackets
- Bracket positioning and indirect bonding assistance
- Removing adhesive following debond appointments
- Placing, changing, and removing archwires
- Tying and removing ligature ties and power chains
- Placing and removing coil springs (open and closed)
- Placing and replacing elastomeric ties (O-ties)
- Placing and removing steel ligatures
- Taking orthodontic records, including digital impressions and intraoral scans
- Taking panoramic and cephalometric radiographs
- Taking intraoral photographs
- Delivering and adjusting retainers
- Delivering removable appliances
- Providing oral hygiene and appliance care instructions
- Assisting with Invisalign and clear aligner treatment
- Monitoring patient progress and communicating findings to the orthodontist
- Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Maintaining accurate patient documentation in the electronic dental record
- Providing exceptional customer service to patients and families
- Minimum of 2 years of recent orthodontic assisting experience required
- Orthodontic experience is required; applicants without orthodontic experience will not be considered.
- Current Dental Assistant certification and/or Expanded Duties certification (if applicable)
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with digital scanners (iTero or equivalent) preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Positive attitude with a team-first mentality
- Reliable, professional, and committed to providing exceptional patient care
We are searching for an assistant who is confident in every stage of orthodontic treatment, takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care, and enjoys working in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
Please Note: Applicants without prior orthodontic assisting experience will not be considered for this position.
Experienced Orthodontic AssistantFamily Orthodontics is seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for an assistant who is confident working independently, thrives in a fast-paced orthodontic practice, and is experienced with all phases of orthodontic treatment.
Schedule
- 3 days per week
- 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of orthodontic assisting, including:
- Placing and removing orthodontic separators
- Bonding and debonding brackets
- Bracket positioning and indirect bonding assistance
- Removing adhesive following debond appointments
- Placing, changing, and removing archwires
- Tying and removing ligature ties and power chains
- Placing and removing coil springs (open and closed)
- Placing and replacing elastomeric ties (O-ties)
- Placing and removing steel ligatures
- Taking orthodontic records, including digital impressions and intraoral scans
- Taking panoramic and cephalometric radiographs
- Taking intraoral photographs
- Delivering and adjusting retainers
- Delivering removable appliances
- Providing oral hygiene and appliance care instructions
- Assisting with Invisalign and clear aligner treatment
- Monitoring patient progress and communicating findings to the orthodontist
- Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Maintaining accurate patient documentation in the electronic dental record
- Providing exceptional customer service to patients and families
- Minimum of 2 years of recent orthodontic assisting experience required
- Orthodontic experience is required; applicants without orthodontic experience will not be considered.
- Current Dental Assistant certification and/or Expanded Duties certification (if applicable)
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with digital scanners (iTero or equivalent) preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Positive attitude with a team-first mentality
- Reliable, professional, and committed to providing exceptional patient care
We are searching for an assistant who is confident in every stage of orthodontic treatment, takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care, and enjoys working in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
Please Note: Applicants without prior orthodontic assisting experience will not be considered for this position.
D4C Dental Brands, together with its affiliated practices, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.