Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests with a smile
• Aiding the Orthodontist during procedures
• Untying and tying arch-wires
• Bending and placing arch-wires
• Fitting bands
• Preparing for and assisting with bonding
• Taking impressions
• Communicating with patients and families
• Taking x-rays and developing x-rays
• Taking intraoral and extraoral photographs
• Utilizing the computer imaging system
• Pouring up models
• Inventorying supplies

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of specific orthodontic experience
• Willingness to travel within assigned areas

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with dental equipment and technology
• Passion for orthodontics and patient care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K
• Employee scholarship program

Schedule

Hours may vary based on location and patient volume.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.