What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Specialty Dental Brands-NV?
Description
- Prepare patients for procedures (seat patient, review medical history)
- Assist the orthodontist during procedures such as:
- Braces placement and adjustments
- Bonding brackets
- Removing braces
- Fitting bands and wires
- Change arch wires, elastics, and ligatures
- Take impressions or digital scans for retainers and appliances
- Take intraoral, Pano, Ceph and extraoral photos
- Sterilize and maintain instruments
- Maintain clean and organized treatment rooms
- Perform digital scans (e.g., iTero or similar systems)
- Schedule appointments
- Manage patient records
- Order supplies and manage inventory
- Prepare models and orthodontic appliances for delivery
- Update patient charts and treatment notes
Requirements
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is required (orthodontics preferred)
- be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
- possess great understanding of dental terminology
- have excellent communication and written skills
- have excellent public relations skills
- work well with patients and team
- be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
- Committed to the position arriving on time daily
Salary : $19 - $23