Orthodontist Assistant

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

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Orthodontist Assistant I perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform delegable functions as defined by The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB AZ).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient's chart.
* Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.
* Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing instruments.
* Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.
* Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist.
* Take and develop patient's x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures.
* Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
* Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures. xywuqvp
* Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist.
* Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the Orthodontist