Licensed Orthodontic Assistant - Camp Smile

Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Plymouth, Minnesota is hiring a Licensed Orthodontic Dental Assistant. Join our caring, fast-paced team dedicated to making dental visits fun for kids while delivering outstanding orthodontic care.

We offer a supportive environment with competitive pay and excellent benefits. New grads welcome to apply and become part of our pediatric-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed orthodontic dental assistant credentials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced pediatric dental setting.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists during procedures (brackets, archwires, bands).
• Take scans/impressions for appliances.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and keep a clean workspace.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.

Skills

Great communication

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

Licensed Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Dental imaging software

Job description

Licensed Orthodontic Assistant - Camp Smile

Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Plymouth, Minnesota, United States

About this position

SUMMARY: Camp Smile is growing! We are looking to hire on a passionate, driven, and caring Licensed Orthodontic Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Orthodontic field. This is a Full-Time position with competitive pay and great benefits!

WHO WE ARE

Camp Smile is a place where kids come first, and smiles are always the most important part of every day. Whether it's preventive, comprehensive, or emergency dental care, we go that extra mile to ensure infants, children, and adolescents have a friendly, upbeat dental visit in a fun environment. And regardless of how complex the medical or dental problem is, we can help your child.

• A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients care.
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
• Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
• Reliable and dedicated to making a positive impact in the pediatric dentistry field.
• Wants to work with a caring and supportive team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist orthodontists during orthodontic procedures, including placing and removing orthodontic brackets, archwires, and bands.
• Take accurate scans/impressions of patients' teeth for the creation of orthodontic appliances.
• Prepare and sterilize orthodontic instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and provide instructions for appliance care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including treatment charts, progress notes, and digital imaging.

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome!