What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Specialty Dental Brands?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
- Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
- Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
- Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
- Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
- Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
- Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
- Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
- Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
- Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
- Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
- Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
- Back up Sterilization
- Preforms side tasks daily and / or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
- Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
- Abide by established office policies and procedures
- Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.
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