Orthodontic Assistant at Burg Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics

The Orthodontic Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting the orthodontist with patient care during orthodontic procedures, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and comfortable experience for patients.

Requirements

• Assist the orthodontist during patient treatments, including but not limited to placing and removing braces, taking impressions, adjusting wires, and applying and removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances.
• Ensure the patient is comfortable during procedures and respond to patient needs as necessary.
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing any concerns.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials used for treatments, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
• Maintain clinical areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary supplies.
• Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off