Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Office; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A dental practice located in Connecticut is seeking an experienced orthodontic assistant to provide chairside support and maintain patient records. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, be ICE certified, and possess strong communication skills. The position requires travel to multiple office locations and preferred bilingual skills. This full-time role operates from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering essential benefits including 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of related experience or equivalent education.
• ICE certification is required.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chairside procedures and patient care.
• Set up and clean procedure trays and operatory.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments as per protocol.
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos.
• Assist with orthodontic procedures such as bonding and bracket placements.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Proper sterilization of instruments

Bilingual

Patient communication

Impression taking

Education

ICE Certification

1+ years of related experience

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting
• Set up and break down procedures/procedure trays
• Proper sterilization of operatory
• Proper sterilization and disinfection of instruments
• Take Panoramic and Cephalometric x-rays
• Intraoral and extraoral photos
• Take and pour up quality impressions
• iTero Scan for Invisalign and study models
• Assist in bracket and band and appliance placement
• Assist with Invisalign attachment placement
• Record treatment notes, information, and medical/dental history in patient chart
• Ability to prepare teeth for bonding
• Ability to properly insert orthodontic arch wires, ligate to brackets and properly cinch wires
• Ability to provide proper orthodontic instructions to patients

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual preferred
• Full time: 8:30am-5:30pm
• Must travel to our Norwalk, Stamford and Westport office
• ICE Certified