Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

At Pediatric Dental Center of Avon, our mission is to provide quality dental and personal care to all our patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment where patients feel welcomed, accepted, secure, and confident in the care they receive. Our network of high-standard professionals is committed to providing exceptional care to patients throughout Connecticut.

We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our thriving team! The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and can effectively multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What You'll Enjoy:

• A comprehensive benefits package to support you both in and out of the office
• Competitive compensation that reflects your experience and skills
• A dynamic, collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about what they do

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide seamless chairside support to the orthodontist using efficient four-handed dentistry techniques
• Greet, seat, and screen patients while communicating patient concerns effectively to the doctor
• Participate in daily morning meetings and team schedule reviews to anticipate the doctor's needs in advance
• Review patient charts and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records
• Organize and set up procedure trays according to the day's patient charts and expected treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring all instruments and equipment are clean, sterilized, and ready for use according to standard protocols
• Promptly break down and reset treatment rooms following procedures and return instruments for sterilization
• Assist the orthodontist during patient procedures, including the placement and adjustment of braces, wires, appliances, Invisalign, and retainers
• Provide patient education on the proper care and maintenance of orthodontic appliances
• Take quality diagnostic records, including intraoral and extraoral photographs, intraoral scans using the iTero scanner, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays, and 3D/CBCT X-rays as needed
• Ensure operatories are consistently clean, stocked, and organized to support efficient patient care
• Manage inventory and order materials as needed
• Follow all infection control, sterilization, and office safety protocols
• Help create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Superior customer service skills
• Willingness to learn & grow
• A desire to become part of our family-oriented team & support our mission to deliver the best patient experience possible!
• Ability to reliably commute to the office location in Avon, CT

Available to work during current office hours:

• Tuesday - 8am - 5pm
• Wednesday - 8am - 5pm
• Thursday - 8am - 5pm
• May occasionally need to stay until 6pm

Preferred Qualities:

• Dental Office Experience
• Dentrix Ascend software experience
• X-Ray and ICE Certification