What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at SALT Dental Partners?
Overview
Are you an energetic, passionate professional looking for a career where smiles are made—literally? Do you want to work in a place where patient care meets a fun, supportive, and high-tech environment? Look no further!
We’re not your average orthodontic practice—we’re a rebranded, forward-thinking team on a mission to make every smile an experience! With cutting-edge technology, a fresh new vibe, and a patient-first approach, we’re creating a practice where both patients and team members love to be. We believe in transforming smiles and boosting confidence—all while having fun doing it!
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you're ready to bring your skills, personality, and passion for orthodontics to a practice that’s redefining the patient experience, we want to meet you! Send us your CV or resume along with a quick note on why you’d be a great fit.
Let’s create smiles together—one awesome day at a time!
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
Qualifications
You will be required to possess the following:
Are you an energetic, passionate professional looking for a career where smiles are made—literally? Do you want to work in a place where patient care meets a fun, supportive, and high-tech environment? Look no further!
We’re not your average orthodontic practice—we’re a rebranded, forward-thinking team on a mission to make every smile an experience! With cutting-edge technology, a fresh new vibe, and a patient-first approach, we’re creating a practice where both patients and team members love to be. We believe in transforming smiles and boosting confidence—all while having fun doing it!
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you're ready to bring your skills, personality, and passion for orthodontics to a practice that’s redefining the patient experience, we want to meet you! Send us your CV or resume along with a quick note on why you’d be a great fit.
Let’s create smiles together—one awesome day at a time!
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
- Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
- Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
- Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
- Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
- Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
- Assist the orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them.
- Perform routine orthodontic duties, including cleaning and adjusting orthodontic gear.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
Qualifications
You will be required to possess the following:
- Six (6) or more months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
- Quick learner with problem solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records, scheduling, etc.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in fitting bands and brackets, tying in arch wires and taking consistent, accurate impressions.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
- Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.
