Orthodontic Dental Assistant - River Forest, IL

At Novick Orthodontics, we create smiles for a lifetime. Dr. Darshana Novick and our team are passionate about delivering care that improves their patients’ oral health and transforms their lives. We are committed to providing a comfortable, welcoming environment, where you’ll feel right at home. We are currently looking for a full-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team! Below is more information about the position:

Benefits for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• Health insurance

• 401(k)/IRA retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Paid vacation days

• Paid holidays

• 1 hour lunch period

• CE credit reimbursement

• Uniform reimbursement

Schedule for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• Monday: 9:30AM-6:00PM

• Tuesday: 11:00AM-7:00PM

• Wednesday: 7:30AM-3:00PM

• Thursday: 9:30AM-6:00PM

• Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM

Responsibilities and Requirements of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:

• 2+ years of general dental experience required

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies/equipment, and orthodontic materials

• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation

• Take impressions and bite registrations

• Scanning/Digital Impressions

• Prepare teeth for bonding and assist doctor with bonding

• Place and remove separators and fit bands

• Check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment

• Remove, size and place archwires, bands/brackets, and bonding cement

• Record procedures in treatment card

• Responsible for completing Easy Rx lab slips

• Follow the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and local standards

• Understanding of Novick Orthodontics sterilization protocol

• Be available to help clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments

• Educate parents and patients on treatment progress

• Initiate cooperation letters, deband letters, etc. are posted and sent when appropriate

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the doctor