Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Key Skills for This Role
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What you'll do
Create a welcoming environment for patients, helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout their orthodontic journey.
Support patients through complex orthodontic procedures, helping them feel informed, calm, and confident throughout their treatment experience.
Work alongside the Orthodontist to ensure precision, efficiency, and a smooth clinical experience tailored to each patient’s needs.
Educate patients on post-treatment care and recovery to promote healing and long-term oral health.
Coordinate care and follow-ups, ensuring patients receive timely treatment and clear communication throughout their visit.
Maintain detailed and accurate records to support clinical decision-making and continuity of care.
Foster a collaborative team environment by staying proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality specialty care.
Contribute to the success of orthodontic practice by helping manage clinical readiness, patient flow, and operational support.
Responsibilities
- Greeting guests with a smile
- Assisting Orthodontist with 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
- Sterilizing instruments
- Pouring up models
- Inventorying supplies
What do you need to have to be a part of our team?
Active Registered Dental Assistant License
Current CPR certification
Minimum of 1 year of specific orthodontic experience
Must be willing to travel within assigned areas
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Ideal Dental, we’re committed to helping you grow professionally, providing you with opportunities to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a lasting impact on your patients. If you’re passionate about dental care, thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and compassion, this is the place for you.
MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL
Medical insurance.
Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.
Paid holidays.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
401K.
Employee scholarship program.
At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters
About Ideal Dental
Clinician-founded private dental service organization providing comprehensive care through company-owned and partnered practices.
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