What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant at Rhode Island Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics position at Specialty Dental Brands?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
RI Children’s Dentistry is seeking a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant to join our well-established pediatric dental practice. With a strong reputation for providing exceptional care to children in a fun, welcoming environment, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow your dental career in a patient-centered practice. The ideal candidate is compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping children feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits.
Website: RI Children's Dentistry!
Why Join Us?
Salary Description
$20-$25 hourly
Full-time
Description
RI Children’s Dentistry is seeking a friendly and motivated Dental Assistant to join our well-established pediatric dental practice. With a strong reputation for providing exceptional care to children in a fun, welcoming environment, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow your dental career in a patient-centered practice. The ideal candidate is compassionate, energetic, and passionate about helping children feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits.
Website: RI Children's Dentistry!
Why Join Us?
- Trusted pediatric dental practice serving the local community
- Fun, upbeat, and supportive team culture
- Modern office with advanced dental technology
- Rewarding opportunity to work with children and families
- Stable schedule in a growing, patient-focused practice
- Assist the orthodontist during procedures including bracket placement, wire changes, and adjustments.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for orthodontic procedures.
- Take orthodontic records such as impressions, photos, and radiographs.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, and treatment expectations.
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure operatories are clean and organized.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Active Dental Assisting License required.
- Previous orthodontic or dental assisting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, instruments, and infection control protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and travel between locations if needed.
- Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Salary Description
$20-$25 hourly
Salary : $20 - $25