Orthodontic Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Orthodontic Assistant

Family Orthodontics is seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for an assistant who is confident working independently, thrives in a fast-paced orthodontic practice, and is experienced with all phases of orthodontic treatment.

Schedule:

• 3 days per week.
• 7:15 AM – 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of orthodontic assisting, including:

• Placing and removing orthodontic separators.
• Bonding and debonding brackets.
• Bracket positioning and indirect bonding assistance.
• Removing adhesive following debond appointments.
• Placing, changing, and removing archwires.
• Tying and removing ligature ties and power chains.
• Placing and removing coil springs (open and closed).
• Placing and replacing elastomeric ties (O-ties).
• Placing and removing steel ligatures.
• Taking orthodontic records, including digital impressions and intraoral scans.
• Taking panoramic and cephalometric radiographs.
• Taking intraoral photographs.
• Delivering and adjusting retainers.
• Delivering removable appliances.
• Providing oral hygiene and appliance care instructions.
• Assisting with Invisalign® and clear aligner treatment.
• Monitoring patient progress and communicating findings to the orthodontist.
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation in the electronic dental record.
• Providing exceptional customer service to patients and families.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent orthodontic assisting experience required.
• Orthodontic experience is required ; applicants without orthodontic experience will not be considered.
• Current Dental Assistant certification and/or Expanded Duties certification (if applicable).
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with digital scanners (iTero or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Positive attitude with a team-first mentality.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.

What We're Looking For:

We are searching for an assistant who is confident in every stage of orthodontic treatment, takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care, and enjoys working in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

Please Note: Applicants without prior orthodontic assisting experience will not be considered for this position.