Orthodontic Assistant - Path to Auxiliary Certification

Takapuna Orthodontic Group; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Takapuna Orthodontic Group in Auckland is seeking an orthodontic assistant to join our friendly team. Duties include instrument sterilisation, patient education, recording notes, taking dental impressions and fabricating removable retainers while supporting the orthodontist.

We value team players who are highly efficient, organised and friendly, with experience as a dental assistant and a qualification in dental assisting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant and a dental assisting qualification preferred.
• Must be willing to learn and develop additional orthodontic skills.
• Our training will lead to an orthodontic auxiliary qualification registered with the NZ Dental Council.

Responsibilities

• Sterilisation of instruments and infection control.
• Oral hygiene education for patients.
• Recording patient notes in the chart.
• Taking dental impressions and fabricating removable retainers.
• Assisting the orthodontist during procedures.

Skills

Team player

Highly efficient and organised

Proficient with practice management软件

Friendly

Education

Dental assisting qualification

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Takapuna Orthodontic Group in Auckland is seeking an orthodontic assistant to join our friendly team. Duties include instrument sterilisation, patient education, recording notes, taking dental impressions and fabricating removable retainers while supporting the orthodontist.

We value team players who are highly efficient, organised and friendly, with experience as a dental assistant and a qualification in dental assisting.