Dental Assistant (with RDA)-Ortho

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

"You belong here with us at Bright Now! Dental"

 

We're looking for a Traveling Ortho Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. 

Our commitment is in everything we do.

Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones.

 

We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures and adjustments
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and infection-control standards
• Take dental impressions, intraoral scans, X-rays, and patient photographs
• Assist with bonding and debonding braces and orthodontic appliances
• Remove and place archwires, brackets, elastics, and other orthodontic materials as directed
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, braces care, aligner wear, and post-treatment instructions
• Fabricate retainers, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances when needed
• Maintain accurate patient charts and update treatment notes
• Ensure patient comfort and provide excellent customer service throughout appointments
• Set up and break down treatment areas between patients
• Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies
• Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient check-in/check-out
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and office safety protocols at all times

Qualifications

Must have certs to be hired:

• CPR or BLS
• RDA license or OA permit
• must have 2 years of ortho experience 
• willing to travel with paid mileage