Orthodontic Dental Assistant
BOND Orthodontic Partners
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- Location
- Ogden, UT
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 2
- 1 day ago
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About the company
BOND Orthodontic Partners
Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist the orthodontist during procedures, including installing braces, adjusting wires, and placing aligners
- Prepare and sterilize orthodontic instruments and equipment
- Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances, such as retainers and space maintainers
- Remove braces, wires, and bands as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records and document treatment progress
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques specific to orthodontic care
- Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards in each operatory
- Take digital x-rays for treatment assessment
What you need
- 1-3 years experience in an ortho practice (preferred)
- Patient-focused
- Team player
- Exceptional customer service
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Key skills
Patient-focusedteam playerExceptional customer servicemulti-task
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The primary role of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant is to assist the Orthodontist in the overall
delivery of oral care and work independently to provide an exceptional patient experience.
Orthodontic Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.
Orthodontic Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental
professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures, including installing braces, adjusting
wires, and placing aligners.
• Prepare and sterilize orthodontic instruments and equipment.
• Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances, such as retainers and space
maintainers, under the orthodontist's direction.
• Remove braces, wires, and bands as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document treatment progress.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques specific to orthodontic care.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards in each operatory.
• Prepare tray setups for orthodontic procedures and ensure proper supply
management.
• Instruct patients on general oral health care, as directed by the orthodontist.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations, including HIPAA,
OSHA, ADA, and Dental Board requirements.
• Record patient charting and update records as needed.
• Take digital x-rays for treatment assessment.
• Assist in managing and maintaining the orthodontic supply inventory.
• Stay current with advancements in orthodontics and maintain required
certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• 1-3 years experience in an ortho practice is preferred
• Patient-focused, team player
• Exceptional customer service
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment