Ortho Dental Assistant

As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, you will work closely with the orthodontic team to deliver excellent patient care in a welcoming and professional environment. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced practice.

Key Responsibilities
Assist the orthodontist during patient examinations and treatment procedures.
Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and maintained.
Take and process digital radiographs, photographs, impressions, and scans as permitted by state regulations.
Place and remove orthodontic appliances, archwires, ligatures, and other materials as directed by the orthodontist.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations.
Update and maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
Monitor inventory and assist with ordering clinical supplies as needed.
Ensure compliance with infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety protocols.
Provide outstanding customer service and help create a positive patient experience.
Support office operations and collaborate with team members to achieve practice goals.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Dental Assistant certification/licensure as required by state regulations.
Current radiology certification if required by state regulations.
Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
Orthodontic assisting experience preferred.
Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, instruments, and terminology.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and customer service.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with digital scanners and orthodontic software.
Experience assisting with braces, clear aligners, and other orthodontic appliances.
CPR certification.

Passion Dental is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our growing team. The Orthodontic Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the orthodontist, ensuring efficient clinical operations, and providing an exceptional patient experience. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through high-quality orthodontic care.

Location:

Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Preparing dental treatment areas • Achieving HIPAA compliance • Customer service • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • HIPAA • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Patient interaction • Dental Assisting • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Oral hygiene assistance • Ordering supplies • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling