Orthodontic Assistant — Grow Your Smile Career

Smile Doctors; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off

Discounts on braces and clear aligners

Job summary

Orthodontic Boutique, part of the Smile Doctors family, is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will support the Orthodontist, help deliver a positive patient experience, and ensure adherence to state dental laws and company policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with appliances, chart reviews, labs, remote monitoring triage, patient education, and maintaining sterile operatory standards. We value rapport with patients and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board.
• Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board.
• CPR certification if required by state Dental Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes.
• Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist.
• Review remote monitoring dashboard including triage of patient scans and messages.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and operatory following standard protocols.
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols.

Skills

Rapport building

Patient care

Hand tools

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification (state)

Radiography certification (state)

CPR certification (state)

Job description

Orthodontic Boutique, part of the Smile Doctors family, is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will support the Orthodontist, help deliver a positive patient experience, and ensure adherence to state dental laws and company policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with appliances, chart reviews, labs, remote monitoring triage, patient education, and maintaining sterile operatory standards. We value rapport with patients and teamwork.