Dental Assistant-Orthodontic

Smile Brands Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee discount programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Orthodontic Dental Assistant for our DiFranco Orthodontics location. Join a collaborative, patient-focused practice dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a welcoming environment.

You will assist the orthodontist, handle brackets and bonds, take radiographs/scans, maintain infection control, and ensure a smooth patient experience. CPR/BLS certification and state credentials are required or obtainable before start date.

Qualifications

• Meet state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for duties assigned
• Ortho experience and patient care focus
• CPR/BLS certification required or ability to obtain before start date
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Responsibilities

• Handle bracket adjustments and bond preparation
• Assist orthodontist during appointments and procedures
• Take digital radiographs and intraoral scans
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure infection control
• Change archwires, ligatures, and other appliances as allowed
• Document patient treatment and update records
• Manage inventory and stock operatories
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative team for seamless experience

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Strong communication

CPR/BLS certification

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

At DiFranco Orthodontics, supported by Smile Brands, we're passionate about creating confident, healthy smiles in a positive, stress-free, and even fun environment. Our team is committed to providing exceptional orthodontic care while ensuring every patient feels welcomed, comfortable, and valued. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate Orthodontic Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative, patient-focused practice, we'd love to meet you.

As an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding patient care and supporting our orthodontist throughout the treatment journey. You'll help create an exceptional patient experience while contributing to a welcoming and efficient clinical environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 11:30 to 6:30 Tuesday 8 to 5 Wednesday 8 to 5:30 Thursday 10 to 7

Responsibilities

• Handle all bracket adjustments
• Prep and finish all bonds after doctor places brackets and other appliances
• Handle all aligners along with other procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for orthodontic procedures.
• Assist the orthodontist during patient appointments and procedures.
• Take digital radiographs, photographs, and intraoral scans as needed.
• Change archwires, ligatures, and orthodontic appliances as permitted by state regulations.
• Provide patients and families with oral hygiene instructions and appliance care education.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols.
• Accurately document patient treatment and update electronic health records.
• Manage inventory and ensure operatories are stocked and organized.
• Collaborate with the clinical and administrative team to provide a seamless patient experience.

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
• Ortho Experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of orthodontic experience

Compensation

$26-$30/hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]