Orthodontic Chairside Pro — Patient‑Focused Dental Team

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners in Florida is seeking a motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team in delivering high‑quality patient care. You will prepare and sterilize instruments, take impressions and scans, place and adjust appliances, and educate patients on care while maintaining accurate records and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience with orthodontic exposure, relevant certifications, and strong

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience required (orthodontic experience preferred).
• Dental Assistant certification as required by state.
• Orthodontic assisting experience or certification (if applicable).
• X-ray certification (as required by state).

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist during clinical procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms.
• Take dental impressions, digital scans, and photographs.
• Place and remove orthodontic appliances under doctor supervision.
• Adjust archwires and change elastics as directed.
• Take orthodontic X-rays in compliance with state guidelines.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, appliance care, and treatment expectations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical notes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols.
• Support efficient patient flow and operatory turnover.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Dental Assistant certification

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix

Ortho2

Open Dental

Job description

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners in Florida is seeking a motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team in delivering high‑quality patient care. You will prepare and sterilize instruments, take impressions and scans, place and adjust appliances, and educate patients on care while maintaining accurate records and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience with orthodontic exposure, relevant certifications, and strong