Orthodontic Assistant

Overview

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is looking to add a full-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant for our pediatric offices located in Clermont and Orlando. We are looking for Orthodontic Assistant candidates who are x-ray certified in the state of Florida and would prefer for them to have at least 1+ years hands on orthodontic dental assisting experience.

We offer full benefits, PTO & paid holidays!

Hours: Monday- Thursday 9-5pm

Responsibilities

• Prepares orthodontic treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

• Provides orthodontic information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

• Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patient records.

• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Required Skills:

• X-ray license

• Experience as orthodontic assistant