Licensed Dental Assistant Job Description

Licensed Dental Assistant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Licensed Dental Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations;
  • Record patient charting and all doctor notes in the digital patient chart;
  • Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance;
  • Prepare tray setups for regular appointments, IB appointments / maintain adequate supply levels;
  • Other tasks as needed;
  • Obtain current dental histories and/or takes full records including intra-oral pictures, panos, cephs, and 3-D scans;
  • Educate patients on orthodontic care;
  • Assist in placing/removing orthodontic appliances; take full records including panos, cephs, and 3-D scans;
  • Prepare tray setups for regular appointments and maintain adequate supply levels;
  • Obtain current dental history and/or records from patient;
  • Take impressions for retainer creation;
  • Place, replace, and remove as needed: archwires, brackets, power chains, O-ties, Invisalign attachments, and orthodontic appliances;
  • Empower and educate patients on maintaining great orthodontic care;
  • Perform initial bonds on patients;
  • Celebrate the patient’s journey throughout treatment.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • All levels of experience considered; will train certified candidates;
  • No travel required for this position;
  • Current Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) certificate;
  • Current Registered Dental Assistant certificate.