What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Afdent MSO LLC?
Position Summary:
The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for preparing the room for the patient and providing a warm greeting for the patient. Responsible for fabricating orthodontic appliances for patients. Perform x-rays for patients and fit patients for assistive devices. Conduct oral impressions of patients.
We believe that each patient deserves the best oral health care available in today?s dental industry. Superior clinical dentistry is expected by all patients, which is what we provide. It is the overall customer experience that generally sets a practice apart from others. Provided that the dentistry is what is should be, it is the item most remembered by a patient.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare patient materials & provide excellent patient care
- Sterilize, clean, disinfect patient rooms & equipment
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients such as retainers, wires, or bands
- Take oral pictures of patients
- Fit patients for assistive devices & make adjustments
- Assists Orthodontist with procedures and patient care
- Digital dental diagnostic x-rays
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Promotes team cohesiveness by interacting with team members using common courtesy, active listening skills, respect, and a non-judgemental persona
- Maintain confidentiality
- Assists with other duties as assigned
