Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Brace & Invisalign Support

Paylocity; Avon (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pediatric Dental Center of Avon is seeking a passionate Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our Avon, CT team. You will provide chairside support during orthodontic procedures, greet patients, maintain records, and help set up treatment rooms for daily schedules.

Responsibilities include assisting with braces and Invisalign, keeping rooms clean and sterilized, and ensuring patient comfort. Excellent customer service and reliable commuting to Avon are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn & grow.
• Desire to be part of a family-oriented team and support our mission.
• Reliable commute to Avon, CT.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support to the orthodontist using four-handed dentistry.
• Greet, seat, and screen patients and convey concerns to the doctor.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments are sterilized and ready.
• Assist during procedures with braces, wires, appliances, Invisalign, and retainers.
• Maintain accurate patient records and organize trays per daily charts.
• Take diagnostic records as needed (intraoral photos, X-rays, scans).
• Keep operatories clean, stocked, and organized to support patient care.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering materials.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols and educate patients on care.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn

Family-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix Ascend software

Job description

Pediatric Dental Center of Avon is seeking a passionate Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our Avon, CT team. You will provide chairside support during orthodontic procedures, greet patients, maintain records, and help set up treatment rooms for daily schedules.

Responsibilities include assisting with braces and Invisalign, keeping rooms clean and sterilized, and ensuring patient comfort. Excellent customer service and reliable commuting to Avon are required.