Orthodontic Assistant

About This Role

The Orthodontic Assistant will provide quality and compassionate orthodontic care to patients, primarily children, and assist the dental staff with various treatment procedures at Goodland Dental and Braces in Longview, TX.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents and patients through processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instruction
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos and ensure operational readiness
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, clean chairs and rooms
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment and document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Adhere to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs

Requirements

• TX RDA license
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Willingness to travel between offices
• High focus on customer service and satisfaction
• Love working with children
• Compassion and high level of service
• Integrity
• Dependable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organize work, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Professional manner and appearance

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting

Nice to Have

• At least 1 year of experience in Orthodontic Assisting

Benefits

Certifications