Ortho Dental Assistant: Growth‑Focused & Patient‑Centered

First Choice Dental; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Dental is seeking an Ortho Dental Assistant to support doctors during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and manage patient care. You will use Dentrix software, assist with X-rays if certified, and educate patients on oral health.

The role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding patient experience. We value energetic, dependable individuals who communicate well and are eager to learn in a fast-paced orthodontic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Strong patient interaction skills.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain aseptic technique.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during dental procedures and keep patients calm.
• Set up treatment rooms and prepare instruments/materials.
• Learn and use Dentrix and other software systems.
• Take dental X-rays if certified.
• Educate patients on oral health and post-care.
• Maintain instrument sterilization and infection control standards.
• Support a positive, team-focused clinic culture.
• Create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

First Choice Dental is seeking an Ortho Dental Assistant to support doctors during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and manage patient care. You will use Dentrix software, assist with X-rays if certified, and educate patients on oral health.

The role emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding patient experience. We value energetic, dependable individuals who communicate well and are eager to learn in a fast-paced orthodontic setting.