Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Passion Dental; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Continuing education

Career growth

Impact on patients

Job summary

This role offers benefits and growth within a supportive team, with opportunities to work in specialty areas and contribute to high-quality dental care for diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE)
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols

Job description

Dental Assistant Ortho/Specialty Program Passion Dental Passion Dental is seeking an energetic, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our team within CT. The primary role of the Dental Assistant is to support clinicians in delivering the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE), thereby fostering Patients for Life (PFL). Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties to ensure efficient, high-quality dental treatment while creating a positive experience for every patient. Dental Assistants must collaborate effectively with co-workers, specialty dental assistants, patients, and front office staff by communicating constructively and positively. Successful Dental Assistants actively listen, consider feedback objectively, maintain commitments, keep others informed of work progress, and address problems constructively to identify practical solutions. If assigned to specialty areas, including Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, or Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Assistants will primarily support clinicians within that specialty and may require additional training.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care and the Relationship Practice Experience (RPE)
• Assist doctors during a variety of dental treatment procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by state regulations
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Ensure treatment rooms remain clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Support restorative, surgical, preventive, and specialty procedures
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, hygienists, specialists, and front office team members
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered office environment
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols

Why Join Passion Dental?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Career growth opportunities within a growing dental organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day